Plymouth Wishaw by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Plymouth and Wishaw by car is 471 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

How far is Wishaw from Plymouth? The driving distance is 471 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
471 mi , 7 h 49 min
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Route from Plymouth to Wishaw on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Wishaw

471 mi 7 h 49 min
1.
Head northeast on North Cross
185 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto North Road East
307 ft
3.
Turn right to stay on North Road East
0.3 mi
4.
Turn left onto North Hill (B3250)
870 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Alexandra Road (B3214)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Lipson Vale (B3214)
728 ft
7.
Continue slightly left onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
22 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
511 ft
10.
Go straight onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
636 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
154 ft
13.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.4 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
224 ft
15.
Merge right onto Devon Expressway (A38)
35 mi
16.
Merge left onto Devon Expressway (A38)
1.7 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
75 mi
18.
Keep right onto M5
86 mi
19.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
20.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
23.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
24.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
25.
Continue onto M74
18.6 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Canderside Toll and take the 5th exit onto Swinhill Road (A71)
636 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Swinhill Road (A71)
0.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A71)
1.9 mi
30.
Make a slight left onto A71
105 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
108 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Horsley Brae (A71)
264 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Horsley Brae (A71)
1.1 mi
35.
Continue onto Main Street (A71)
0.6 mi
36.
Continue slightly right onto Overtown Road (A71)
0.4 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wishaw Road (A721)
11 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Wishaw Road (A721)
0.3 mi
39.
Continue onto Stewarton Street (A721)
0.7 mi
40.
Turn right onto Kirk Road (A722)
26 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Plymouth to Wishaw by car?

The journey from Plymouth to Wishaw by car comes with a price tag of £82.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £41.15 for the trip (£82.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £27.43 each (£82.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £20.58 each (£82.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 57.2 liters of fuel. And that's where the £82.3 comes from for the trip from Plymouth to Wishaw.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £82.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Plymouth to Wishaw.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 57.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.55 £ (57.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.03 £ (57.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.28 £ (57.1/4) /p.

Where is Plymouth located?

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Wishaw?

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.