Route from Penarth to Glenrothes

The distance between Penarth and Glenrothes is 427 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Penarth, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
427 mi , 7 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Penarth to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Penarth to Glenrothes

427 mi 7 h 23 min
1.
Head southwest on Albert Road
34 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
155 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.4 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Windsor Road (A4160)
34 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Windsor Road (A4160)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
501 ft
7.
Turn left onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
510 ft
8.
Keep right onto Cogan Hill (A4160)
144 ft
9.
Turn right onto A4055
0.6 mi
10.
Make a slight right
278 ft
11.
Make a slight left
1004 ft
12.
Go straight onto Butetown Link (A4232)
1.4 mi
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
417 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4234
211 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A4234
0.8 mi
16.
Turn right onto Adam Street (A4160)
661 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Fitzalan Place (A4160)
1021 ft
18.
Turn right onto A4161
1.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
83 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
732 ft
21.
Make a slight left
0.3 mi
22.
Go straight onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Llanedeyrn Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A48: Newport
714 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards A48: Newport
5 mi
25.
Keep left onto A48(M)
0.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto M4
8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
1137 ft
28.
Keep left onto M4
528 ft
29.
Merge right onto A449
12.9 mi
30.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
43.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
44.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
46.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
48.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
56.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
57.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
58.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
59.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
60.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
61.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
62.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
63.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
64.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
65.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
66.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
67.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
68.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
69.
Turn right
7.2 mi
70.
Turn right
4.2 mi
71.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
72.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
73.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
75.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
77.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
79.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
81.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
82.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
83.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
84.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
85.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
86.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
87.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
88.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
89.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
90.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
91.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
93.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
94.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
95.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
97.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
98.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
99.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
100.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
101.
Make a slight left
897 ft
102.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Penarth to Glenrothes by car?

Embarking on the journey from Penarth to Glenrothes, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 74.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 37.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 24.83 pounds for three passengers, and merely 18.63 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 427.03 miles, the car craves around 51.8 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (51.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 74.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Penarth to Glenrothes is marked by a fuel cost of 74.5 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 Penarth to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.85 £ (51.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.23 £ (51.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.93 £ (51.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Penarth to Glenrothes

The most time-consuming route from Penarth to Glenrothes spans a distance of 411.6 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Penarth to Glenrothes by car?

The cheapest route from Penarth to Glenrothes is the second suggested route (412mi, 7h 46min) and costs 71.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Penarth to Glenrothes is the first suggested route (427mi, 7h 23min) and costs 74.5 £.

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 Penarth to Glenrothes?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 427mi (distance from Penarth to Glenrothes) and its duration is 7h 23min. The slowest route is 412mi, and its duration is 7h 46min.

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

Penarth is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 50 meters above sea level. Penarth has coordinates 51.4387980o,-3.1735070o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Penarth 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.