Newton Mearns Greenock by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Newton Mearns and Greenock by car is 29.4 miles. The driving time is 40 minutes.

How far is Greenock from Newton Mearns? The driving distance is 29.4 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Greenock, County: Inverclyde, Scotland
29.4 mi , 40 min
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Route from Newton Mearns to Greenock on map



Driving directions from Newton Mearns to Greenock

29.4 mi 40 min
1.
Head northeast on Townhead Road
114 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Townhead Road
138 ft
3.
Turn left onto Barrhead Road
0.9 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewarton Road (B769)
98 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewarton Road (B769)
0.6 mi
6.
Enter Crookfur Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greenlaw Street (B7087)
20 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenlaw Street (B7087)
429 ft
8.
Enter Greenlaw Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenlaw Street (B7087)
80 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenlaw Street (B7087)
1066 ft
10.
Continue right
1230 ft
11.
Merge right onto M77
4.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M77
0.2 mi
13.
Turn left onto Dumbreck Road (B768)
0.7 mi
14.
Turn left onto Paisley Road West (A761)
0.3 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Helen Street
77 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Helen Street
399 ft
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto M8
12.3 mi
19.
Continue onto A8
0.7 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
114 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
2.6 mi
22.
Enter Woodhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
395 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
1.4 mi
24.
Enter Newark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
122 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Comet Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
257 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.4 mi
28.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
56 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
785 ft
30.
Enter Glen Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
202 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Port Glasgow Road (A8)
1186 ft
33.
Continue onto East Hamilton Street (A8)
0.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A8)
27 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A8)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rue End Street (A8)
120 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Rue End Street (A8)
0.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Dalrymple Street (A8)
1233 ft
39.
Enter Bullring Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
244 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
0.4 mi
41.
Continue onto Grey Place (A770)
419 ft
42.
Continue onto Brougham Street (A770)
0.3 mi
43.
Turn left onto Margaret Street
219 ft
44.
Turn right onto Jardine Terrace
93 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Newton Mearns to Greenock by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £5.1. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £2.55 (£5.1/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £1.7 (£5.1/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £1.28 (£5.1/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 29.43 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 29.43 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 3.6 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 3.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £5.1.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Newton Mearns to Greenock amounts to £5.1.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Newton Mearns to Greenock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.8 £ (3.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.2 £ (3.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.9 £ (3.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Newton Mearns to Greenock

An alternative route from Newton Mearns to the Greenock is 26.25 miles and takes 45 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Newton Mearns to Greenock is the second suggested route (26.2mi, 45min) and costs 4.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Newton Mearns to Greenock is the first suggested route (29.4mi, 40min) and costs 5.1 £.

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 Greenock?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 29.4mi (distance from Newton Mearns to Greenock) and its duration is 40min. The slowest route is 26.2mi, and its duration is 45min.

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

Greenock is located in Inverclyde county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Greenock has coordinates 55.9564760o,-4.7719830o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Greenock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.