Route from Solihull to Hamilton

The distance between Solihull and Hamilton is 291 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
291 mi , 4 h 47 min
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Route from Solihull to Hamilton on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Hamilton

291 mi 4 h 47 min
1.
Head southeast on Manor Square
215 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Square
148 ft
3.
Continue onto New Road
504 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on New Road
1199 ft
5.
Turn right onto Warwick Road (B4102)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
36 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
8.
Merge right onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
843 ft
9.
Enter Copt Hill Interchange and take the 1st exit
42 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
11.
Merge right onto M42
5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
13.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
18.
Continue onto M74
24.4 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
21.
Go straight onto Motherwell Road (A723)
526 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
405 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
566 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A72
150 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A72
1001 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Muir Street (A72)
122 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Muir Street (A72)
0.4 mi
28.
Keep left onto Muir Street (A72)
131 ft
29.
Go straight onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Solihull to Hamilton?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £50.7. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £25.35 each (£50.7 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £16.9 a head (£50.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £12.68 per person (£50.7 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 35.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £50.7 total comes from for the trip from Solihull to Hamilton.
 

 

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 Solihull to Hamilton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.6 £ (35.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.73 £ (35.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.8 £ (35.2/4) /p.

Where is Solihull located?

Solihull is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Solihull has coordinates 52.4118110o,-1.7776100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Solihull from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Hamilton?

Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.