Route from Stirling to Colwyn Bay

The distance between Stirling and Colwyn Bay is 290 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Stirling, County: Stirling, Scotland
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
290 mi , 4 h 50 min
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Route from Stirling to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Stirling to Colwyn Bay

290 mi 4 h 50 min
1.
Head southeast on Dumbarton Road
7 ft
2.
Turn right onto Port Street
305 ft
3.
Continue onto St Ninians Road
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Newhouse (B8051)
1226 ft
5.
Continue onto Randolph Terrace (B8051)
631 ft
6.
Continue onto Main Street (B8051)
574 ft
7.
Continue onto Borestone Crescent (B8051)
1114 ft
8.
Enter St. Ninians Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Road (A872)
261 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A872)
1.2 mi
10.
Continue straight onto A872
0.5 mi
11.
Enter Bannockburn Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout
0.7 mi
13.
Merge left onto M80
12.4 mi
14.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
15.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
18.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
19.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
30.2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M56
0.5 mi
21.
Keep right towards M56
0.5 mi
22.
Merge right onto M56
19.9 mi
23.
Continue onto A494
7.5 mi
24.
Merge left onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
30.5 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
26.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
27.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
28.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
29.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
30.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
31.
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: £50.6. 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 £25.3 (£50.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £16.87 per passenger (£50.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £12.65 per passenger (£50.6 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 35.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £50.6 comes from for the journey from Stirling to Colwyn Bay.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Stirling to Colwyn Bay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.55 £ (35.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.7 £ (35.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.78 £ (35.1/4) /p.

Where is Stirling located?

Stirling is located in Stirling county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 26 meters above sea level. Stirling has coordinates 56.1165227o,-3.9369029o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stirling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.