Rutherglen Airdrie by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Rutherglen and Airdrie by car is 15.1 miles. The driving time is 20 minutes.

How far is Airdrie from Rutherglen? The driving distance is 15.1 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
15.1 mi , 20 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Airdrie on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Airdrie

15.1 mi 20 min
1.
Head north on Glebe Place
23 ft
2.
Turn right onto Toryglen Road
430 ft
3.
Turn left onto Burnhill Street (B768)
872 ft
4.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
1 mi
5.
Keep left onto A724
0.3 mi
6.
Turn right
88 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right onto M74
3.5 mi
8.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.6 mi
9.
Continue towards M73: Stirling
1.1 mi
10.
Take exit 2 on the left towards M8: Edinburgh
1215 ft
11.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M8: Edinburgh
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout towards M8: Edinburgh
509 ft
13.
Keep right towards M8: Edinburgh
4.4 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B799
336 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto B799
886 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
41 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
0.6 mi
19.
Continue onto Main Street (B802)
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Calderbank Road (B802)
0.4 mi
21.
Turn right onto Brownsburn Road (B8058)
0.5 mi
22.
Turn left onto Carlisle Road (A73)
0.8 mi
23.
Turn right
136 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Rutherglen to Airdrie with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Rutherglen to Airdrie. The journey using petrol will set you back 2.6 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 1.3 pounds (£2.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 0.87 pounds (£2.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 0.65 pounds (£2.6 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 Rutherglen and Airdrie is approximately 15.14 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 1.8 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 (1.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 2.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Rutherglen to Airdrie is 2.6 pounds.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Airdrie.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.9 £ (1.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.6 £ (1.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.45 £ (1.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Airdrie

The most time-consuming route from Rutherglen to Airdrie spans a distance of 14.98 miles and requires a travel time of 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rutherglen to Airdrie by car?

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Airdrie is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Airdrie is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Rutherglen to Airdrie?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 15.1mi (distance from Rutherglen to Airdrie) and its duration is 20min. The slowest route is 15mi, and its duration is 25min.

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

Where is Rutherglen located?

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Airdrie?

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.