Route from Livingston to Perth

The distance between Livingston and Perth is 46.8 miles. Travel time is 51 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Perth, County: Perth and Kinross, Scotland
46.8 mi , 51 min
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Route from Livingston to Perth on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Perth

46.8 mi 51 min
1.
Head southwest
112 ft
2.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
3.
Turn left onto Ladywell East Road
1005 ft
4.
Turn left onto Knightsridge East Road
503 ft
5.
Make a slight left
353 ft
6.
Go straight onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit
173 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
645 ft
9.
Go straight onto Livingston Road (A899)
0.8 mi
10.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
14.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
15.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
16.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
17.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
18.
Keep right onto M90
4.1 mi
19.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A909: Kelty
19.9 mi
20.
Take exit 10 on the left towards A912: Stirling
989 ft
21.
Keep right towards A912: Perth
0.3 mi
22.
Go straight onto A912
0.9 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Edinburgh Road (A912)
53 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Edinburgh Road (A912)
0.9 mi
25.
Turn left onto Marshall Place (A989)
774 ft
26.
Turn right onto Scott Street
1169 ft
27.
Turn right onto South Street
304 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Livingston to Perth with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Livingston to Perth. The journey using petrol will set you back 8.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 4.1 pounds (£8.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.73 pounds (£8.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.05 pounds (£8.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Livingston and Perth is approximately 46.78 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 5.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (5.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 8.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Livingston to Perth is 8.2 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Perth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.85 £ (5.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.9 £ (5.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.43 £ (5.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Perth

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Livingston to Perth covers 51.34 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 13 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Livingston to Perth by car?

The cheapest route from Livingston to Perth is the first suggested route (46.8mi, 51min) and costs 8.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to Perth is the second suggested route (51.3mi, 1h 13min) and costs 9 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Livingston to Perth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 46.8mi (distance from Livingston to Perth) and its duration is 51min. The slowest route is 51.3mi, and its duration is 1h 13min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Livingston to Perth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Livingston to Perth. It provides driving directions from Livingston to Perth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Livingston - Perth route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Livingston to Perth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Livingston located?

Livingston is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 157 meters above sea level. Livingston has coordinates 55.9007080o,-3.5180680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Livingston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Perth?

Perth is located in Perth and Kinross county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Perth has coordinates 56.3949940o,-3.4308381o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Perth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.