Route from Livingston to Thanet

The distance between Livingston and Thanet is 478 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
478 mi , 8 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Livingston to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Thanet

478 mi 8 h 2 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)
86 mi
46.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
49.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
51.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
52.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
53.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
55.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
57.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
59.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
61.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
62.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
63.
Continue onto M2
25.8 mi
64.
Continue onto Thanet Way (A299)
11.7 mi
65.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
66.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
67.
Merge right onto Thanet Way (A299)
3.6 mi
68.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
278 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
70.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
147 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
72.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
78.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
79.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
80.
Make a slight right
173 ft
81.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Livingston to Thanet?

The expense of driving from Livingston to Thanet using petrol amounts to £83.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £41.75 (£83.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £27.83 per person (£83.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £20.88 per person (£83.5 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 58 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £83.5 for the trip from Livingston to Thanet.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 57.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.95 £ (57.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.3 £ (57.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.48 £ (57.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Thanet

The slowest route from Livingston to the Thanet is 457.82 miles and takes 8 hours and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Livingston to Thanet is the second suggested route (458mi, 8h 7min) and costs 79.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to Thanet is the first suggested route (478mi, 8h 2min) and costs 83.5 £.

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 Thanet?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 478mi (distance from Livingston to Thanet) and its duration is 8h 2min. The slowest route is 458mi, and its duration is 8h 7min.

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

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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 Thanet?

Thanet is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Thanet has coordinates 51.3602516o,1.3484663o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thanet from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.