Route from Motherwell to Birmingham

The distance between Motherwell and Birmingham is 278 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
278 mi , 4 h 34 min
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Route from Motherwell to Birmingham on map



Driving directions from Motherwell to Birmingham

278 mi 4 h 34 min
1.
Head south
58 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
640 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
71 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
48 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
98 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.5 mi
9.
Turn left onto Hamilton Road (A723)
1239 ft
10.
Take the ramp onto M74
771 ft
11.
Keep left onto M74
24.7 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
13.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
14.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
15.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
6.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38(M) Birmingham East
1166 ft
18.
Keep right onto A38(M)
0.5 mi
19.
Merge right onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
20.
Continue onto Corporation Street (A38)
670 ft
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bull Ring
1020 ft
22.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
122 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
170 ft
24.
Turn left onto Aston Street
521 ft
25.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Motherwell to Birmingham by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £48.5. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £24.25 (£48.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £16.17 (£48.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £12.13 (£48.5/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 277.96 miles, this computation entails multiplying 277.96 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 33.7 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 33.7 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £48.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Motherwell to Birmingham stands at £48.5.

Diesel cost from Motherwell to Birmingham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.85 £ (33.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.23 £ (33.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.43 £ (33.7/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Where is Motherwell located?

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Birmingham?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.