Motherwell Wishaw by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Motherwell and Wishaw by car is 2.8 miles. The driving time is 7 minutes.

How far is Wishaw from Motherwell? The driving distance is 2.8 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
2.8 mi , 7 min
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Route from Motherwell to Wishaw on map



Driving directions from Motherwell to Wishaw

2.8 mi 7 min
1.
Head south
4 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Windmillhill Street (A721)
0.4 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
97 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
782 ft
5.
Keep left onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
201 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
301 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Craigneuk Street (A721)
0.2 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Meadowhead Road
52 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Meadowhead Road
104 ft
10.
Turn right to stay on Meadowhead Road
280 ft
11.
Go straight onto Shieldmuir Street (A721)
0.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A721
111 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A721
0.5 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A721)
44 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A721)
0.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Main Street (A721)
0.4 mi
17.
Turn left onto Kirk Road (A722)
26 ft
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You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Motherwell to Wishaw with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Motherwell to Wishaw. The journey using petrol will set you back 0.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 0.25 pounds (£0.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 0.17 pounds (£0.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 0.13 pounds (£0.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Motherwell and Wishaw is approximately 2.78 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 0.3 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (0.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 0.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Motherwell to Wishaw is 0.5 pounds.
 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Motherwell to Wishaw.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 0.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.15 £ (0.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.1 £ (0.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.08 £ (0.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Motherwell to Wishaw

The second route from Motherwell to the Wishaw is 3.25 miles and takes 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Motherwell to Wishaw is the first suggested route (2.8mi, 7min) and costs 0.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Motherwell to Wishaw is the second suggested route (3.2mi, 8min) and costs 0.6 £.

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 Wishaw?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 2.8mi (distance from Motherwell to Wishaw) and its duration is 7min. The slowest route is 3.2mi, and its duration is 8min.

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

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.