Merton Hamilton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Merton and Hamilton by car is 412 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

How far is Hamilton from Merton? The driving distance is 412 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
412 mi , 6 h 49 min
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Route from Merton to Hamilton on map



Driving directions from Merton to Hamilton

412 mi 6 h 49 min
1.
Head southwest on Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
2.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
3.
Turn left onto Kingston Road (A238)
1019 ft
4.
Go straight towards Morden
1.1 mi
5.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A298)
129 ft
6.
Take the ramp on the right onto A298
345 ft
7.
Merge right onto Beverley Way (A3)
1228 ft
8.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise South (A3)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Hook Underpass (A3)
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right onto A3
7.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1018 ft
14.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
860 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
18.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
18.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
20.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
23.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
24.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
25.
Continue onto M74
24.4 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
27.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
28.
Go straight onto Motherwell Road (A723)
526 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
405 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
566 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A72
150 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A72
1001 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Muir Street (A72)
122 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Muir Street (A72)
0.4 mi
35.
Keep left onto Muir Street (A72)
131 ft
36.
Go straight onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Merton to Hamilton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 72 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 36 quid each (£72 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 24 quid (£72 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 18 quid (£72 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Merton and Hamilton is about 412.3 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 50 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (50 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 72 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Merton to Hamilton: 72 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Merton to Hamilton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.95 £ (49.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.63 £ (49.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.48 £ (49.9/4) /p.

Where is Merton located?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton 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.