Route from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean

The distance between Newton Mearns and Forest of Dean is 358 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
358 mi , 6 h 6 min
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Route from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean

358 mi 6 h 6 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)
86 mi
42.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
43.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
45.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
17.9 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards M50
210 ft
48.
Turn left onto B4221
476 ft
49.
Make a sharp left onto B4221
2 mi
50.
Turn left onto B4224
3.2 mi
51.
Turn left onto A40
0.3 mi
52.
Turn right onto B4224
1.8 mi
53.
Turn right onto Bradley Court Road (B4224)
804 ft
54.
Continue onto Townsend (B4224)
471 ft
55.
Continue onto High Street (B4224)
666 ft
56.
Continue onto Stars Pitch (B4224)
971 ft
57.
Continue right onto New Road (A4136)
4.5 mi
58.
Turn left onto B4234
2 mi
59.
Turn right onto Speech House Road (B4226)
25 ft
60.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
61.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean?

The expense of driving from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean using petrol amounts to £62.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 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 £31.25 (£62.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £20.83 per person (£62.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £15.63 per person (£62.5 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 43.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £62.5 for the trip from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 43.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.7 £ (43.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.47 £ (43.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.85 £ (43.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean

An alternative route from Newton Mearns to the Forest of Dean is 350.3 miles and takes 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean by car?

The cheapest route from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (350mi, 6h 31min) and costs 61.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (358mi, 6h 6min) and costs 62.5 £.

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 Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 358mi (distance from Newton Mearns to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 6h 6min. The slowest route is 350mi, and its duration is 6h 31min.

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

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 Forest of Dean?

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.