Route from Sandwell to Bellshill

The distance between Sandwell and Bellshill is 273 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

From: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
To: Bellshill, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
273 mi , 4 h 30 min
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Route from Sandwell to Bellshill on map



Driving directions from Sandwell to Bellshill

273 mi 4 h 30 min
1.
Head north on Hill Top (A4196)
0.3 mi
2.
Continue onto Holloway Bank (A4196)
0.5 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bridge Street (A4196)
86 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street (A4196)
990 ft
5.
Make a slight left to stay on Holyhead Road (A4196)
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Dudley Street (A461)
229 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Dudley Street (A461)
420 ft
8.
Continue onto High Bullen (A461)
446 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A461
174 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A461
721 ft
11.
Merge right onto Walsall Street
0.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Wood Green Road (A461)
0.8 mi
13.
Enter Wednesbury Interchange and take the 1st exit
240 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
1145 ft
15.
Merge left onto M6
4.7 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
18.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
19.
Continue onto M74
26.4 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.2 mi
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hamilton Road (B7070)
67 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road (B7070)
1053 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hamilton Road (B7070)
87 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road (B7070)
0.3 mi
28.
Turn left onto Rooney Way
119 ft
29.
Turn right
68 ft
30.
Turn right
47 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Sandwell to Bellshill?

The expense of driving from Sandwell to Bellshill using petrol amounts to £47.3. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £23.65 (£47.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £15.77 per person (£47.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £11.83 per person (£47.3 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 33.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £47.3 for the trip from Sandwell to Bellshill.
 

 

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 Sandwell to Bellshill.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.95 £ (29.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.97 £ (29.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.48 £ (29.9/4) /p.

Where is Sandwell located?

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bellshill?

Bellshill is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Bellshill has coordinates 55.8167610o,-4.0265360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bellshill from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.