Route from Livingston to South Ribble

The distance between Livingston and South Ribble is 187 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: South Ribble, County: Lancashire, England
187 mi , 3 h 17 min
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Route from Livingston to South Ribble on map



Driving directions from Livingston to South Ribble

187 mi 3 h 17 min
1.
Head southwest
112 ft
2.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
3.
Turn left onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
4.
Turn left to stay on Ladywell East Road
611 ft
5.
Continue onto Ladywell West Road
0.4 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ladywell West Road
56 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Ladywell West Road
924 ft
8.
Enter Newyearfield Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alderstone Road
21 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alderstone Road
59 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
0.8 mi
12.
Enter Campus Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alderstone Road
142 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
1138 ft
14.
Enter Almondvale Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Alderstone Road
274 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
935 ft
16.
Enter Adambrae Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alderstone Road
147 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Alderstone Road
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
337 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brucefield Park North
78 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Brucefield Park North
644 ft
22.
Turn right onto Brucefield Park West
0.4 mi
23.
Continue straight
7.5 mi
24.
Continue onto Auchengray Road
0.6 mi
25.
Make a slight right
3.2 mi
26.
Turn left onto Carnwath Road (B7016)
2.3 mi
27.
Turn right onto A70
1257 ft
28.
Make a slight left onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
30.
Turn left onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
32.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
33.
Turn left onto Covington Road
1.5 mi
34.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
35.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
37.
Keep left onto Boat Road
269 ft
38.
Turn left onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
39.
Turn left onto A73
8 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
269 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A74(M)
212 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
49.2 mi
44.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
45.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
1.2 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto Preston Bypass (M6)
1127 ft
47.
Enter Bamber Bridge Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bamber Bridge Interchange
209 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Bamber Bridge Interchange
867 ft
49.
Keep right onto Bamber Bridge Interchange
347 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
991 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout
931 ft
52.
Continue onto M65
0.6 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left onto A6
334 ft
54.
Merge left onto Lostock Lane (A582)
0.4 mi
55.
Keep left onto Farington Road (A582)
0.9 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Croston Road
203 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Croston Road
0.3 mi
58.
Make a sharp right onto Fowler Lane
898 ft
59.
Turn left
155 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Livingston to South Ribble?

The expense of driving from Livingston to South Ribble, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £32.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £16.3 (£32.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.87 per passenger (£32.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £8.15 per passenger (£32.6 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Livingston to South Ribble, approximately 22.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 186.6 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £32.6 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Livingston to South Ribble.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.3 £ (22.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.53 £ (22.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.65 £ (22.6/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Livingston to South Ribble

The slowest route from Livingston to the South Ribble is 189.33 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Livingston to South Ribble by car?

The cheapest route from Livingston to South Ribble is the first suggested route (187mi, 3h 17min) and costs 32.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to South Ribble is the second suggested route (189mi, 4h 22min) and costs 33 £.

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 South Ribble?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 187mi (distance from Livingston to South Ribble) and its duration is 3h 17min. The slowest route is 189mi, and its duration is 4h 22min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Livingston to South Ribble by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Livingston to South Ribble. It provides driving directions from Livingston to South Ribble, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Livingston - South Ribble 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 South Ribble 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 South Ribble?

South Ribble is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 31 meters above sea level. South Ribble has coordinates 53.7174767o,-2.6970096o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Ribble from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.