Route from Newton Mearns to Colwyn Bay

The distance between Newton Mearns and Colwyn Bay is 278 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

From: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
278 mi , 4 h 41 min
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Route from Newton Mearns to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Newton Mearns to Colwyn Bay

278 mi 4 h 41 min
1.
Head northeast on Townhead Road
114 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Townhead Road
138 ft
3.
Turn right onto Barrhead Road
205 ft
4.
Turn left onto Ayr Road (A77)
430 ft
5.
Turn right onto Eaglesham Road
0.6 mi
6.
Turn right onto Mearns Road
1029 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Mearns Road
94 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Mearns Road
0.3 mi
9.
Continue straight onto Mearns Road
442 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
5 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout
821 ft
12.
Merge right onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2 mi
13.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
238 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.3 mi
15.
Continue onto Redwood Drive (A726)
0.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto Redwood Drive (A726)
126 ft
17.
Go straight towards A727
250 ft
18.
Turn right onto Philipshill Road
0.5 mi
19.
Turn right
118 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
33 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
944 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
103 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
69 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1239 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
141 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
98 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A749
222 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A749
683 ft
32.
Make a slight left onto East Kilbride Expressway
4.8 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
787 ft
34.
Keep right at the fork
183 ft
35.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
712 ft
36.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
37.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
38.
Merge right onto M74
26.4 mi
39.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
40.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
41.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
30.2 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards M56
0.5 mi
43.
Keep right towards M56
0.5 mi
44.
Merge right onto M56
19.9 mi
45.
Continue onto A494
7.5 mi
46.
Merge left onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
30.5 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
48.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
49.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
50.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
51.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
52.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Newton Mearns to Colwyn Bay by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 48.6 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 24.3 quid each (£48.6 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 16.2 quid (£48.6 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 12.15 quid (£48.6 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 Newton Mearns and Colwyn Bay is about 278.27 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 33.7 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 (33.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 48.6 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Newton Mearns to Colwyn Bay: 48.6 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Newton Mearns to Colwyn Bay.

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 engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Where is Newton Mearns located?

Newton Mearns is located in East Renfrewshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 137 meters above sea level. Newton Mearns has coordinates 55.7711760o,-4.3366150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newton Mearns from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.