Route from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes

The distance between Newton Mearns and Glenrothes is 73 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

From: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
73 mi , 1 h 21 min
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Route from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes

73 mi 1 h 21 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
6 mi
33.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
26 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
36.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
37.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
38.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
39.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
40.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
41.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
42.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
44.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
47.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
48.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
54.
Make a slight left
897 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 12.7 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 6.35 quid each (£12.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.23 quid (£12.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.18 quid (£12.7 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 Glenrothes is about 72.77 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8.8 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 (8.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 12.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes: 12.7 pounds.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.4 £ (8.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.93 £ (8.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.2 £ (8.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes

The second route from Newton Mearns to the Glenrothes is 69.3 miles and takes 1 hour and 21 minutes.

The third route from Newton Mearns to the Glenrothes is 70.59 miles and takes 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes by car?

The cheapest route from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes is the second suggested route (69mi, 1h 21min) and costs 12.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes is the third suggested route (71mi, 1h 43min) and costs 12.3 £.

The most expensive route from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes is the first suggested route (73mi, 1h 21min) and costs 12.7 £.

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 Glenrothes?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 73mi (distance from Newton Mearns to Glenrothes) and its duration is 1h 21min. The other route is 69mi, and its duration is 1h 21min. The slowest route is 71mi, and its duration is 1h 43min.

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

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.