Route from Stirling to Kirklees

The distance between Stirling and Kirklees is 253 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Stirling, County: Stirling, Scotland
To: Kirklees, County: West Yorkshire, England
253 mi , 4 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Stirling to Kirklees on map



Driving directions from Stirling to Kirklees

253 mi 4 h 21 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 left onto M61
20.9 mi
20.
Keep left towards M60: Bury
4.3 mi
21.
Continue onto M62
19.3 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A640
0.5 mi
23.
Go straight onto New Hey Road (A640)
471 ft
24.
Enter Mount Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Hey Road (A640)
354 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto New Hey Road (A640)
0.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto Longwood Edge Road
91 ft
27.
Turn left to stay on Longwood Edge Road
0.3 mi
28.
Go straight onto Gilead Road
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Longwood Gate
0.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto St Marks Road
241 ft
31.
Turn right onto Church Street
572 ft
32.
Make a sharp left onto Dale Street
0.4 mi
33.
Turn right onto Market Street
0.5 mi
34.
Go straight onto Manchester Road (A62)
974 ft
35.
Turn right onto Park Road West
0.7 mi
36.
Continue onto Swan Lane
0.4 mi
37.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
0.8 mi
38.
Continue onto Dodds Royd (A616)
561 ft
39.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
807 ft
40.
Continue onto Parkgate (A616)
826 ft
41.
Continue onto Woodhead Road (A616)
0.7 mi
42.
Continue slightly right onto Huddersfield Road (A616)
0.4 mi
43.
Keep right onto Woodhead Road (A6024)
417 ft
44.
Turn right onto Eastgate
135 ft
45.
Turn right to stay on Eastgate
0.3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Moor Bottom
39 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Moor Bottom
664 ft
48.
Turn left onto Bradshaw Road
0.6 mi
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Stirling to Kirklees with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Stirling to Kirklees. The journey using petrol will set you back 44.1 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 22.05 pounds (£44.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 14.7 pounds (£44.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 11.03 pounds (£44.1 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Stirling and Kirklees is approximately 252.54 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 30.6 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (30.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 44.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Stirling to Kirklees is 44.1 pounds.
 

 

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 Stirling to Kirklees.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.3 £ (30.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.2 £ (30.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.65 £ (30.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stirling to Kirklees

The slowest route from Stirling to the Kirklees is 231.83 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Stirling to Kirklees by car?

The cheapest route from Stirling to Kirklees is the second suggested route (232mi, 4h 25min) and costs 40.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stirling to Kirklees is the first suggested route (253mi, 4h 21min) and costs 44.1 £.

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 Stirling to Kirklees?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 253mi (distance from Stirling to Kirklees) and its duration is 4h 21min. The slowest route is 232mi, and its duration is 4h 25min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Stirling to Kirklees by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Stirling to Kirklees. It provides driving directions from Stirling to Kirklees, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Stirling - Kirklees 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 Stirling to Kirklees with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

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 Kirklees?

Kirklees is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 194 meters above sea level. Kirklees has coordinates 53.5933432o,-1.8009509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirklees from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.