Motherwell Rutherglen by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Motherwell and Rutherglen by car is 12.3 miles. The driving time is 16 minutes.

How far is Rutherglen from Motherwell? The driving distance is 12.3 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
12.3 mi , 16 min
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Route from Motherwell to Rutherglen on map



Driving directions from Motherwell to Rutherglen

12.3 mi 16 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 right onto M74
8.8 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
13.
Turn left onto Cambuslang Road (A724)
1191 ft
14.
Make a slight right
133 ft
15.
Keep left onto Hamilton Road (B768)
225 ft
16.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
0.9 mi
17.
Continue onto Burnhill Street (B768)
1055 ft
18.
Turn right onto Pinkerton Avenue
251 ft
19.
Turn right onto Glebe Place
219 ft
20.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Motherwell to Rutherglen?

The expense of driving from Motherwell to Rutherglen, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £2.1. 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 £1.05 (£2.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £0.7 per passenger (£2.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.53 per passenger (£2.1 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 Motherwell to Rutherglen, approximately 1.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 12.3 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 £2.1 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 Motherwell to Rutherglen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.75 £ (1.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.5 £ (1.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.38 £ (1.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Motherwell to Rutherglen

The second route from Motherwell to the Rutherglen is 13.73 miles and takes 21 minutes.

The third route from Motherwell to the Rutherglen is 12.7 miles and takes 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Motherwell to Rutherglen is the first suggested route (12.3mi, 16min) and costs 2.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Motherwell to Rutherglen is the third suggested route (12.7mi, 23min) and costs 2.2 £.

The most expensive route from Motherwell to Rutherglen is the second suggested route (13.7mi, 21min) and costs 2.4 £.

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 Rutherglen?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 12.3mi (distance from Motherwell to Rutherglen) and its duration is 16min. The other route is 13.7mi, and its duration is 21min. The slowest route is 12.7mi, and its duration is 23min.

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