Melton Rutherglen by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Melton and Rutherglen by car is 303 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

How far is Rutherglen from Melton? The driving distance is 303 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
303 mi , 5 h 16 min
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Route from Melton to Rutherglen on map



Driving directions from Melton to Rutherglen

303 mi 5 h 16 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
33.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
32.
Turn left onto Cambuslang Road (A724)
1191 ft
33.
Make a slight right
133 ft
34.
Keep left onto Hamilton Road (B768)
225 ft
35.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
0.9 mi
36.
Continue onto Burnhill Street (B768)
1055 ft
37.
Turn right onto Pinkerton Avenue
251 ft
38.
Turn right onto Glebe Place
219 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Melton to Rutherglen by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £52.9. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £26.45 (£52.9/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £17.63 per person (£52.9/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £13.23 per person (£52.9/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 302.9 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 302.9 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 36.7 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 36.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £52.9.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Melton to Rutherglen amounts to £52.9.

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Melton to Rutherglen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 36.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.35 £ (36.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.23 £ (36.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.18 £ (36.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Melton to Rutherglen

The most time-consuming route from Melton to Rutherglen spans a distance of 309.91 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Melton to Rutherglen is the first suggested route (303mi, 5h 16min) and costs 52.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Melton to Rutherglen is the second suggested route (310mi, 5h 19min) and costs 54.1 £.

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 Rutherglen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 303mi (distance from Melton to Rutherglen) and its duration is 5h 16min. The slowest route is 310mi, and its duration is 5h 19min.

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

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.