Route from Port Talbot to Glenrothes

The distance between Port Talbot and Glenrothes is 451 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
451 mi , 7 h 46 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Port Talbot to Glenrothes on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Glenrothes

451 mi 7 h 46 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.4 mi
13.
Keep left onto A465
8.1 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
296 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
192 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.6 mi
20.
Make a sharp right onto A465
0.2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
45 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
185 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
215 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
868 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
37 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
29.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.4 mi
30.
Continue straight onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
137 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
40 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
39.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
43.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
46.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
50.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
52.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
54.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
55.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
56.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
57.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
58.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
59.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
60.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
61.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
69.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
70.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
71.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
72.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
73.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
74.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
75.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
76.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
77.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
78.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
79.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
80.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
81.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
82.
Turn right
7.2 mi
83.
Turn right
4.2 mi
84.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
85.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
86.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
88.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
89.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
90.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
91.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
92.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
93.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
94.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
95.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
96.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
97.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
98.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
99.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
100.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
101.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
102.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
103.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
104.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
105.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
106.
Take the ramp on the left onto A92
741 ft
107.
Go straight onto Queensway (A911)
0.3 mi
108.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Flemington Road
343 ft
109.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
304 ft
110.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
67 ft
111.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
530 ft
112.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensgate
138 ft
113.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
335 ft
114.
Make a slight left
897 ft
115.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Port Talbot to Glenrothes by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 78.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 39.4 quid each (£78.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 26.27 quid (£78.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 19.7 quid (£78.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Port Talbot and Glenrothes is about 451.1 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 54.7 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (54.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 78.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Port Talbot to Glenrothes: 78.8 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Port Talbot to Glenrothes.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 54.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 27.3 £ (54.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.2 £ (54.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.65 £ (54.6/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Glenrothes

The second route from Port Talbot to the Glenrothes is 416.94 miles and takes 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Port Talbot to Glenrothes by car?

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Glenrothes is the second suggested route (417mi, 7h 50min) and costs 72.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Glenrothes is the first suggested route (451mi, 7h 46min) and costs 78.8 £.

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 Port Talbot to Glenrothes?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 451mi (distance from Port Talbot to Glenrothes) and its duration is 7h 46min. The slowest route is 417mi, and its duration is 7h 50min.

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

Port Talbot is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Port Talbot has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Port Talbot 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.