Route from Rutherglen to Coatbridge

The distance between Rutherglen and Coatbridge is 12.8 miles. Travel time is 19 minutes.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Coatbridge, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
12.8 mi , 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Rutherglen to Coatbridge on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Coatbridge

12.8 mi 19 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 1st exit towards A8: Glasgow
133 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout towards A8: Glasgow
1034 ft
13.
Enter Swinton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A89
837 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A89
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Bargeddie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow and Edinburgh Road (A8)
544 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow and Edinburgh Road (A8)
2.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto A8
0.3 mi
18.
Turn right onto North Road (A725)
378 ft
19.
Continue onto Whifflet Street (A725)
0.7 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coatbank Street (A725)
113 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Coatbank Street (A725)
756 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coatbank Street (A725)
92 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Coatbank Street (A725)
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Main Street (A89)
214 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A89)
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue
363 ft
27.
Make a sharp left onto Coats Street
1091 ft
28.
Turn right onto Jackson Street
189 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


What's the expense of traveling from Rutherglen to Coatbridge by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 2.2 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 1.1 quid each (£2.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 0.73 quid (£2.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 0.55 quid (£2.2 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 Rutherglen and Coatbridge is about 12.82 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 1.6 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 (1.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 2.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Rutherglen to Coatbridge: 2.2 pounds.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Coatbridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.8 £ (1.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.53 £ (1.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.4 £ (1.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Coatbridge

The second route from Rutherglen to the Coatbridge is 13.97 miles and takes 23 minutes.

The third route from Rutherglen to the Coatbridge is 11.87 miles and takes 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Coatbridge is the third suggested route (11.9mi, 23min) and costs 2.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rutherglen to Coatbridge is the first suggested route (12.8mi, 19min) and costs 2.2 £.

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Coatbridge is the second suggested route (14mi, 23min) and costs 2.4 £.

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 Coatbridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 12.8mi (distance from Rutherglen to Coatbridge) and its duration is 19min. The other route is 11.9mi, and its duration is 23min. The slowest route is 14mi, and its duration is 23min.

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

Coatbridge is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 105 meters above sea level. Coatbridge has coordinates 55.8622410o,-4.0193370o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Coatbridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.