Route from Newton Mearns to Torridge

The distance between Newton Mearns and Torridge is 476 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Newton Mearns, County: East Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Torridge, County: Devon, England
476 mi , 8 h 12 min
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Route from Newton Mearns to Torridge on map



Driving directions from Newton Mearns to Torridge

476 mi 8 h 12 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
144 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
45.
Enter Tiverton Parkway Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
825 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
6.4 mi
47.
Enter North Devon Link Road and take the 2nd exit onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
129 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto North Devon Link Road (A361)
15.6 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B3227
41 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto B3227
2.3 mi
51.
Turn right to stay on Broad Street (B3227)
31 ft
52.
Turn left to stay on Broad Street (B3227)
302 ft
53.
Continue onto Barnstaple Street (B3227)
382 ft
54.
Turn left onto West Street (B3227)
897 ft
55.
Continue onto Nadder Lane (B3227)
1284 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nadder Lane (B3227)
72 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Nadder Lane (B3227)
6.5 mi
58.
Turn right onto B3227
263 ft
59.
Turn right onto A377
0.4 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto B3227
7.6 mi
61.
Turn left onto Calf Street (B3227)
0.3 mi
62.
Continue onto New Street (A386)
0.7 mi
63.
Continue onto Station Hill (A386)
0.6 mi
64.
Make a slight left onto Rakeham Hill
1.6 mi
65.
Continue onto Church Lane
993 ft
66.
Turn left onto A388
143 ft
67.
Turn right to stay on A388
2.1 mi
68.
Make a slight left onto A388
0.9 mi
69.
Turn right onto A388
1.9 mi
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Newton Mearns to Torridge by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £83.1. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £41.55 (£83.1/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £27.7 (£83.1/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £20.78 (£83.1/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 475.92 miles, this computation entails multiplying 475.92 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 57.7 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 57.7 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £83.1.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Newton Mearns to Torridge stands at £83.1.

 

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 Torridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 57.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.8 £ (57.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.2 £ (57.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.4 £ (57.6/4) /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 Torridge?

Torridge is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 140 meters above sea level. Torridge has coordinates 50.8928478o,-4.2654808o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.