Rutherglen Motherwell by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Rutherglen and Motherwell by car is 12.1 miles. The driving time is 16 minutes.

How far is Motherwell from Rutherglen? The driving distance is 12.1 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
12.1 mi , 16 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Motherwell on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Motherwell

12.1 mi 16 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
4.2 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
10.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
11.
Continue onto Hamilton Road (A723)
1211 ft
12.
Turn right onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.5 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
112 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
13 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
0.3 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Airbles Road (B754)
76 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Airbles Road (B754)
624 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout
82 ft
20.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £2.1. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £1.05 (£2.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £0.7 per passenger (£2.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £0.53 per passenger (£2.1 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 1.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £2.1 comes from for the journey from Rutherglen to Motherwell.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

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

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Motherwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.75 £ (1.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.5 £ (1.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.38 £ (1.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Motherwell

The most time-consuming route from Rutherglen to Motherwell spans a distance of 12.65 miles and requires a travel time of 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Motherwell is the first suggested route (12.1mi, 16min) and costs 2.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Motherwell is the second suggested route (12.6mi, 23min) and costs 2.2 £.

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 Motherwell?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 12.1mi (distance from Rutherglen to Motherwell) and its duration is 16min. The slowest route is 12.6mi, and its duration is 23min.

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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 Motherwell?

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.