Route from Rutherglen to Doncaster

The distance between Rutherglen and Doncaster is 241 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Doncaster, County: South Yorkshire, England
241 mi , 4 h 15 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Doncaster on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Doncaster

241 mi 4 h 15 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
4.3 mi
8.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
29.3 mi
9.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
10.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
12.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
13.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
15.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
18.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
19.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
20.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
21.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
22.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
23.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
24.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
25.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
26.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
28.
Keep left onto A1(M)
18.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
959 ft
30.
Continue onto A638
0.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp onto A638
1.7 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (A638)
89 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (A638)
0.5 mi
34.
Continue onto York Road (A638)
2 mi
35.
Merge right onto St Mary's Roundabout
72 ft
36.
Keep right onto St Mary's Roundabout
285 ft
37.
Keep left onto St George's Bridge (A19)
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Church Way (A630)
121 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Church Way (A630)
143 ft
40.
Take the ramp onto Church Way
145 ft
41.
Turn right onto Market Road
859 ft
42.
Turn right onto Sunny Bar
180 ft
43.
Continue onto Market Place
361 ft
44.
Continue left onto Scot Lane
425 ft
45.
Turn left onto High Street
350 ft
46.
Continue onto Hall Gate
957 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Rutherglen to Doncaster by car?

Embarking on the journey from Rutherglen to Doncaster, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 42 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 21 pounds for each of two passengers, 14 pounds for three passengers, and merely 10.5 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 240.77 miles, the car craves around 29.2 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (29.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 42 pounds. Thus, the journey from Rutherglen to Doncaster is marked by a fuel cost of 42 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Doncaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.6 £ (29.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.73 £ (29.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.3 £ (29.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Doncaster

The second route from Rutherglen to the Doncaster is 271.51 miles and takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.

The third route from Rutherglen to the Doncaster is 243.19 miles and takes 5 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Doncaster is the first suggested route (241mi, 4h 15min) and costs 42 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rutherglen to Doncaster is the third suggested route (243mi, 5h 5min) and costs 42.5 £.

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Doncaster is the second suggested route (272mi, 4h 32min) and costs 47.4 £.

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 Doncaster?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 241mi (distance from Rutherglen to Doncaster) and its duration is 4h 15min. The other route is 272mi, and its duration is 4h 32min. The slowest route is 243mi, and its duration is 5h 5min.

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

Doncaster is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 23 meters above sea level. Doncaster has coordinates 53.5228200o,-1.1284620o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Doncaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.