Route from Melton to Hamilton

The distance between Melton and Hamilton is 294 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
294 mi , 5 h 7 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Melton to Hamilton on map



Driving directions from Melton to Hamilton

294 mi 5 h 7 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.9 mi
2.
Turn right onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Goadby Road
571 ft
4.
Turn left onto Melton Road (A607)
7.9 mi
5.
Continue onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wyville Road (A607)
237 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Wyville Road (A607)
609 ft
8.
Take the ramp
465 ft
9.
Merge right onto A1
65 mi
10.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
11.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
23.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6055: Richmond
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 2nd exit towards Brough
333 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards Brough
9 mi
15.
Continue onto A66
2.8 mi
16.
Turn right onto B6277
1.8 mi
17.
Go straight onto Lartington Lane (B6277)
8.2 mi
18.
Turn left
0.4 mi
19.
Go straight onto B6276
12.6 mi
20.
Turn right to stay on B6276
0.5 mi
21.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
818 ft
22.
Take the ramp
1176 ft
23.
Merge right onto A66
20.3 mi
24.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Keswick
483 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M6(N): Carlisle
953 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(N): Carlisle
1142 ft
28.
Merge right onto M6
27.8 mi
29.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
30.
Continue onto M74
24.4 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
32.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
33.
Go straight onto Motherwell Road (A723)
526 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
405 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
566 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A72
150 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A72
1001 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Muir Street (A72)
122 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Muir Street (A72)
0.4 mi
40.
Keep left onto Muir Street (A72)
131 ft
41.
Go straight onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Melton to Hamilton?

The expense of driving from Melton to Hamilton, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £51.3. 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 £25.65 (£51.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £17.1 per passenger (£51.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £12.83 per passenger (£51.3 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 Melton to Hamilton, approximately 35.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 294.07 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 £51.3 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.
 

 

How much petrol a car uses depends in large part on the driver's habits. In this way: 

Increased fuel consumption might be a result of aggressive driving practices, including quick acceleration and frequent hard braking. More fuel efficiency is achieved with smooth, progressive acceleration and deceleration. 
Increased aerodynamic drag causes fuel consumption to rise with increasing speed. One way to save petrol is to keep your speed modest and constant. 
Leaving the engine running when stopped or waiting wastes petrololine; this is known as idling. To save petrol, turn off the engine when you're not moving for a long time. 
Using the Air Conditioner: Using the air conditioner at its highest setting can lead to an increase in fuel usage. You may conserve fuel by using the air conditioner rarely and by choosing natural ventilation when you can. 
Overloading: The engine has to work harder to move large goods or extraneous objects around, which increases fuel consumption. Fuel economy can be enhanced by reducing excess weight.

Diesel cost from Melton to Hamilton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.8 £ (35.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.87 £ (35.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.9 £ (35.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Melton to Hamilton

The most time-consuming route from Melton to Hamilton spans a distance of 301.08 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Melton to Hamilton by car?

The cheapest route from Melton to Hamilton is the first suggested route (294mi, 5h 7min) and costs 51.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Melton to Hamilton is the second suggested route (301mi, 5h 10min) and costs 52.6 £.

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 Melton to Hamilton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 294mi (distance from Melton to Hamilton) and its duration is 5h 7min. The slowest route is 301mi, and its duration is 5h 10min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Melton to Hamilton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Melton to Hamilton. It provides driving directions from Melton to Hamilton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Melton - Hamilton 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 Melton to Hamilton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Melton located?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Hamilton?

Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.