Route from Portsmouth to Falkirk

The distance between Portsmouth and Falkirk is 456 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
456 mi , 7 h 31 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Falkirk

456 mi 7 h 31 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
29.2 mi
22.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
23.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
24.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
25.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
2.2 mi
26.
Take exit 1 on the left towards A883: Falkirk
287 ft
27.
Continue towards A883: Falkirk
658 ft
28.
Turn left onto A883
0.3 mi
29.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
183 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout
106 ft
31.
Go straight onto A883
1.3 mi
32.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 1st exit towards Falkirk
89 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout towards Falkirk
0.9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Street (A803)
103 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
36.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camelon Road (A803)
179 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
38.
Continue onto West Bridge Street (A803)
571 ft
39.
Turn left onto Hope Street (A803)
458 ft
40.
Continue onto Garrison Place (A803)
918 ft
41.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
64 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Portsmouth to Falkirk?

The expense of driving from Portsmouth to Falkirk, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £79.1. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £39.55 (£79.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £26.37 per passenger (£79.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £19.78 per passenger (£79.1 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Portsmouth to Falkirk, approximately 55.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 456.15 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £79.1 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.95 £ (49.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.63 £ (49.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.48 £ (49.9/4) /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 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.