Portsmouth East Kilbride by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Portsmouth and East Kilbride by car is 439 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

How far is East Kilbride from Portsmouth? The driving distance is 439 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
439 mi , 7 h 13 min
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Route from Portsmouth to East Kilbride on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to East Kilbride

439 mi 7 h 13 min
1.
Head east on Gruneisen Road
835 ft
2.
Turn left onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
40 ft
3.
Make a sharp right to stay on Stamshaw Road (A3)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 4th exit towards M275
612 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards M275
1.8 mi
6.
Take exit 12 towards M27: Southampton
970 ft
7.
Merge right onto M27
17.1 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
10.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
10.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
62 mi
12.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
14.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
16.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
20.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
21.
Continue onto M74
26.4 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A725
71 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A725
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
4.2 mi
26.
Continue straight to stay on East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A725)
149 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
29.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
372 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Mains Road (B761)
114 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto West Mains Road (B761)
843 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Portsmouth to East Kilbride with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Portsmouth to East Kilbride. The journey using petrol will set you back 76.6 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 38.3 pounds (£76.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 25.53 pounds (£76.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 19.15 pounds (£76.6 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Portsmouth and East Kilbride is approximately 439.03 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 53.2 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (53.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 76.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Portsmouth to East Kilbride is 76.6 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to East Kilbride.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 53.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26.6 £ (53.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.73 £ (53.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.3 £ (53.2/4) /p.

Where is Portsmouth located?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of East Kilbride?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.