Rutherglen Southend-on-Sea by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Rutherglen and Southend-on-Sea by car is 432 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 11 minutes.

How far is Southend-on-Sea from Rutherglen? The driving distance is 432 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
432 mi , 7 h 11 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea

432 mi 7 h 11 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
98 mi
11.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
12.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
13.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
15.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
17.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
19.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
21.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
23.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
29.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
28.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
15.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
30.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
31.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
32.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
33.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
35.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea by car?

The journey from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea by car comes with a price tag of £75.4 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £37.7 for the trip (£75.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £25.13 each (£75.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £18.85 each (£75.4 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 52.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £75.4 comes from for the trip from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £75.4, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 52.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26.15 £ (52.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.43 £ (52.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.08 £ (52.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea

The most time-consuming route from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea spans a distance of 420.74 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea by car?

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (421mi, 7h 16min) and costs 73.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (432mi, 7h 11min) and costs 75.4 £.

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 Southend-on-Sea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 432mi (distance from Rutherglen to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 7h 11min. The slowest route is 421mi, and its duration is 7h 16min.

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

Southend-on-Sea is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Southend-on-Sea has coordinates 51.5459269o,0.7077123o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southend-on-Sea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.