Stirling Lancaster by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stirling and Lancaster by car is 178 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 1 minute.

How far is Lancaster from Stirling? The driving distance is 178 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stirling, County: Stirling, Scotland
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
178 mi , 3 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Stirling to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from Stirling to Lancaster

178 mi 3 h 1 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
73 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto Lune Valley Interchange
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left at the fork
172 ft
21.
Merge right onto Caton Road (A683)
618 ft
22.
Make a slight left to stay on Caton Road (A589)
1.8 mi
23.
Turn left onto Parliament Street (A6)
445 ft
24.
Continue onto North Road (A6)
597 ft
25.
Turn left onto Rosemary Lane (A6)
376 ft
26.
Make a slight right onto Great John Street (A6)
689 ft
27.
Continue onto Thurnham Street (A6)
862 ft
28.
Make a slight right towards A6 North: Kirkby Lonsdale
69 ft
29.
Keep right onto Penny Street (A6)
317 ft
30.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Stirling to Lancaster?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 31 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 15.5 £ (31/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 10.33 £ (31/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 7.75 £ (31/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (177.66 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 31 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 177.66 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 21.5 liters

Fuel needed = 21.5 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 21.5 liters x 144 pence per liter = 31 £

Fuel cost from Stirling to Lancaster = 31 £

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Stirling to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.75 £ (21.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.17 £ (21.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.38 £ (21.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stirling to Lancaster

The second route from Stirling to the Lancaster is 182.48 miles and takes 4 hours and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Stirling to Lancaster is the first suggested route (178mi, 3h 1min) and costs 31 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stirling to Lancaster is the second suggested route (182mi, 4h 8min) and costs 31.9 £.

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 Lancaster?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Stirling to Lancaster) and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 182mi, and its duration is 4h 8min.

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

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.