Route from Motherwell to Livingston

The distance between Motherwell and Livingston is 24.5 miles. Travel time is 30 minutes.

From: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
24.5 mi , 30 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Motherwell to Livingston on map



Driving directions from Motherwell to Livingston

24.5 mi 30 min
1.
Head south
132 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Windmillhill Street (A721)
1302 ft
3.
Continue onto Brandon Street (A721)
917 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Menteith Road (A721)
100 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Menteith Road (A721)
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Merry Street (A723)
93 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Merry Street (A723)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
199 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Newarthill Road (B7066)
0.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Carfin Road (B7066)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue slightly right onto High Street (B7066)
0.9 mi
13.
Continue onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.8 mi
14.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bellside Road (A73)
148 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellside Road (A73)
916 ft
16.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M8
1055 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
16.7 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A899
0.9 mi
19.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
216 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
0.5 mi
21.
Make a slight left
1101 ft
22.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
246 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
901 ft
24.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
139 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
26.
Make a slight left
289 ft
27.
Keep left at the fork
215 ft
28.
Go straight onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
29.
Turn right onto Ladywell East Road
535 ft
30.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
31.
Turn left
112 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much is the expense of driving from Motherwell to Livingston?

The expense of driving from Motherwell to Livingston using petrol amounts to £4.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 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 £2.1 (£4.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £1.4 per person (£4.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £1.05 per person (£4.2 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 3 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £4.2 for the trip from Motherwell to Livingston.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Motherwell to Livingston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.35 £ (2.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.9 £ (2.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.68 £ (2.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Motherwell to Livingston

The second route from Motherwell to the Livingston is 30.48 miles and takes 36 minutes.

The third route from Motherwell to the Livingston is 22.98 miles and takes 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Motherwell to Livingston is the third suggested route (23mi, 36min) and costs 4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Motherwell to Livingston is the first suggested route (24.5mi, 30min) and costs 4.2 £.

The most expensive route from Motherwell to Livingston is the second suggested route (30.5mi, 36min) and costs 5.3 £.

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 Motherwell to Livingston?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 24.5mi (distance from Motherwell to Livingston) and its duration is 30min. The other route is 30.5mi, and its duration is 36min. The slowest route is 23mi, and its duration is 36min.

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

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 Livingston?

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.