Route from Paisley to Alloa

The distance between Paisley and Alloa is 42.1 miles. Travel time is 50 minutes.

From: Paisley, County: Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Alloa, County: Clackmannanshire, Scotland
42.1 mi , 50 min
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Route from Paisley to Alloa on map



Driving directions from Paisley to Alloa

42.1 mi 50 min
1.
Head northeast on Gallow Green Road (B775)
101 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Underwood Road (B775)
73 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Underwood Road (B775)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto St James' Street (A726)
930 ft
5.
Turn right onto Carlisle Street (A726)
0.3 mi
6.
Make a slight left onto Renfrew Road (A741)
0.5 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Renfrew Road (A741)
39 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Renfrew Road (A741)
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A741
182 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A741
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arkleston Road (A741)
87 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Arkleston Road (A741)
328 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the right
946 ft
14.
Merge right onto M8
4.5 mi
15.
Keep right onto M8
4.9 mi
16.
Keep left towards M80: Stirling
15.2 mi
17.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
5.8 mi
18.
Merge right onto M9
0.7 mi
19.
Take exit 7 on the left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
1.7 mi
20.
Continue onto A876
0.7 mi
21.
Enter Higgins' Neuk Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A876
250 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A876
2.6 mi
23.
Enter Kilbagie Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A977
65 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A977
973 ft
25.
Enter Gartarry Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A907
131 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
1.9 mi
27.
Enter Marywood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A907
159 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Parkmill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A907
102 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
775 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Clackmannan Road (A907)
143 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Clackmannan Road (A907)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Auldbrig Road
59 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Auldbrig Road
848 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenside Street
139 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenside Street
919 ft
37.
Turn right onto Coalgate
186 ft
38.
Go straight onto West Vennel
244 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Paisley to Alloa?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £7.3. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £3.65 each (£7.3 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £2.43 a head (£7.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £1.83 per person (£7.3 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 5.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £7.3 total comes from for the trip from Paisley to Alloa.
 

 

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 Paisley to Alloa.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.55 £ (5.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.7 £ (5.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.28 £ (5.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Paisley to Alloa

The second route from Paisley to the Alloa is 44.88 miles and takes 52 minutes.

The third route from Paisley to the Alloa is 51.07 miles and takes 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Paisley to Alloa by car?

The cheapest route from Paisley to Alloa is the first suggested route (42.1mi, 50min) and costs 7.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Paisley to Alloa is the second suggested route (44.9mi, 52min) and costs 7.8 £.

The most expensive route from Paisley to Alloa is the third suggested route (51.1mi, 1h 13min) and costs 8.9 £.

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 Paisley to Alloa?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 42.1mi (distance from Paisley to Alloa) and its duration is 50min. The other route is 44.9mi, and its duration is 52min. The slowest route is 51.1mi, and its duration is 1h 13min.

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

Where is Paisley located?

Paisley is located in Renfrewshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Paisley has coordinates 55.8472580o,-4.4401140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Paisley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Alloa?

Alloa is located in Clackmannanshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Alloa has coordinates 56.1140730o,-3.7918960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Alloa from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.