Route from Newton Mearns to Oadby and Wigston

The distance between Newton Mearns and Oadby and Wigston is 317 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

From: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Oadby and Wigston, County: Leicestershire, England
317 mi , 5 h 24 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Newton Mearns to Oadby and Wigston on map



Driving directions from Newton Mearns to Oadby and Wigston

317 mi 5 h 24 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)
52.9 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Barthomley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A500
44 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A500
8.2 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
46.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
47.
Keep left at the fork
1251 ft
48.
Turn left onto City Road (A5007)
846 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto City Road (A5007)
85 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
0.7 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street (A50)
101 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A50)
849 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
103 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
0.4 mi
55.
Enter Heron Cross Roundabout and take the 1st exit
39 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout
796 ft
57.
Merge right onto A50
4.7 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
251 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
8.6 mi
60.
Enter McDonalds Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
143 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
0.8 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Derby Road (A50)
161 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Derby Road (A50)
4.7 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Road (A50)
198 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Road (A50)
20.2 mi
66.
Take the ramp towards M1: The SOUTH
0.4 mi
67.
Merge right onto M1
18.7 mi
68.
Take the ramp on the left towards M69: Birmingham
1094 ft
69.
Keep left towards A5460
892 ft
70.
Merge right onto A5460
483 ft
71.
Take the ramp on the left towards A563: Leicester
1180 ft
72.
Keep left towards A563
460 ft
73.
Merge right onto Lubbesthorpe Way (A563)
0.4 mi
74.
Enter Everard's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Soar Valley Way (A563)
120 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Soar Valley Way (A563)
1.1 mi
76.
Continue onto Glenhills Way (A563)
629 ft
77.
Turn right onto Sturdee Road
0.9 mi
78.
Turn right onto Saffron Road (B5366)
0.8 mi
79.
Turn left onto St Thomas Road (B582)
233 ft
80.
Continue onto Blaby Road (B582)
0.3 mi
81.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Blaby Road (B582)
141 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Blaby Road (B582)
0.7 mi
83.
Continue onto Bushloe End (B582)
0.4 mi
84.
Continue onto Newton Lane
0.3 mi
85.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Newton Mearns to Oadby and Wigston with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Newton Mearns to Oadby and Wigston. The journey using petrol will set you back 55.3 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 27.65 pounds (£55.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 18.43 pounds (£55.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 13.83 pounds (£55.3 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 Newton Mearns and Oadby and Wigston is approximately 316.68 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 38.4 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 (38.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 55.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Newton Mearns to Oadby and Wigston is 55.3 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Newton Mearns to Oadby and Wigston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 38.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.15 £ (38.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.77 £ (38.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.58 £ (38.3/4) /p.

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 Oadby and Wigston?

Oadby and Wigston is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level. Oadby and Wigston has coordinates 52.5801686o,-1.0966272o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oadby and Wigston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.