Route from Peterborough to Falkirk

The distance between Peterborough and Falkirk is 342 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
342 mi , 5 h 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Peterborough to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Falkirk

342 mi 5 h 54 min
1.
Head south on Rivergate (A15)
475 ft
2.
Turn left to stay on Rivergate (A15)
75 ft
3.
Turn left onto Town Bridge (A15)
412 ft
4.
Continue onto London Road
386 ft
5.
Turn right onto Oundle Road (A605)
1.6 mi
6.
Take the ramp on the right
831 ft
7.
Merge right onto Nene Parkway (A1260)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter Thorpe Wood Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A47
142 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
3.7 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
115 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
1.6 mi
12.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A47
93 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
873 ft
14.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Old North Road (A47)
183 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Old North Road (A47)
289 ft
16.
Take the ramp towards A1: The NORTH
523 ft
17.
Merge right onto Great North Road (A1)
31.6 mi
18.
Continue onto Foston Bypass (A1)
1 mi
19.
Continue onto Long Bennington Bypass (A1)
2.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
22 mi
21.
Continue onto Worksop Road (A1)
3.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Blyth Road (A1)
21.7 mi
23.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
24.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
25.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
23.1 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6055: Richmond
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 2nd exit towards Brough
333 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards Brough
9 mi
29.
Continue onto A66
2.8 mi
30.
Turn right onto B6277
1.8 mi
31.
Go straight onto Lartington Lane (B6277)
8.2 mi
32.
Turn left
0.4 mi
33.
Go straight onto B6276
12.6 mi
34.
Turn right to stay on B6276
0.5 mi
35.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
818 ft
36.
Take the ramp
1176 ft
37.
Merge right onto A66
20.3 mi
38.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Keswick
483 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
40.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M6(N): Carlisle
953 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(N): Carlisle
1142 ft
42.
Merge right onto M6
27.8 mi
43.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
44.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
45.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
46.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
47.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
48.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
2.2 mi
49.
Take exit 1 on the left towards A883: Falkirk
287 ft
50.
Continue towards A883: Falkirk
658 ft
51.
Turn left onto A883
0.3 mi
52.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
183 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
106 ft
54.
Go straight onto A883
1.3 mi
55.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 1st exit towards Falkirk
89 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout towards Falkirk
0.9 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A803)
103 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
59.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camelon Road (A803)
179 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
61.
Continue onto West Bridge Street (A803)
571 ft
62.
Turn left onto Hope Street (A803)
458 ft
63.
Continue onto Garrison Place (A803)
918 ft
64.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
64 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Peterborough to Falkirk?

The expense of driving from Peterborough to Falkirk using petrol amounts to £59.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £29.6 (£59.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £19.73 per person (£59.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £14.8 per person (£59.2 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 41.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £59.2 for the trip from Peterborough to Falkirk.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Peterborough to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.7 £ (37.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.47 £ (37.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.35 £ (37.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Peterborough to Falkirk

The most time-consuming route from Peterborough to Falkirk spans a distance of 362.19 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Peterborough to Falkirk by car?

The cheapest route from Peterborough to Falkirk is the first suggested route (342mi, 5h 54min) and costs 59.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Peterborough to Falkirk is the second suggested route (362mi, 6h 18min) and costs 62.8 £.

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 Peterborough to Falkirk?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 342mi (distance from Peterborough to Falkirk) and its duration is 5h 54min. The slowest route is 362mi, and its duration is 6h 18min.

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

Where is Peterborough located?

Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Falkirk?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.