Route from Wakefield to Airdrie

The distance between Wakefield and Airdrie is 216 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 60 minutes.

From: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
216 mi , 3 h 60 min
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Route from Wakefield to Airdrie on map



Driving directions from Wakefield to Airdrie

216 mi 3 h 60 min
1.
Head northwest
129 ft
2.
Turn left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
942 ft
3.
Continue onto Bond Street (A650)
433 ft
4.
Continue onto Wentworth Street (A650)
1277 ft
5.
Continue onto Bradford Road (A650)
513 ft
6.
Make a slight right onto Snow Hill View (A650)
324 ft
7.
Continue onto Leeds Road (A61)
743 ft
8.
Keep left onto A650
888 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A650
196 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
846 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A650
252 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.9 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
138 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Carrgate Interchange and take the 3rd exit
850 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
17.
Merge right onto M1
0.7 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left at the fork
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto M62
9 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
22.
Enter Chainbar Roundabout and take the 6th exit towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
23.
Exit the roundabout towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
24.
Merge right onto M606
1.7 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto M606
1143 ft
26.
Enter Staygate Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
244 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
585 ft
28.
Continue onto Mayo Avenue (A6177)
0.4 mi
29.
Continue onto Smiddles Lane (A6177)
1203 ft
30.
Continue onto Southfield Road (A6177)
0.3 mi
31.
Continue onto Southfield Lane (A6177)
0.3 mi
32.
Go straight onto Hudson Avenue (A6177)
1256 ft
33.
Continue onto Cross Lane (A6177)
860 ft
34.
Continue onto Beckside Road
0.5 mi
35.
Continue onto Cemetery Road
0.8 mi
36.
Turn left onto Thornton Road (B6145)
32 ft
37.
Turn right onto Allerton Road
846 ft
38.
Turn right onto Squire Lane
0.3 mi
39.
Turn left onto Duckworth Lane
0.3 mi
40.
Turn right onto Daisy Hill Lane
0.3 mi
41.
Continue onto Heights Lane
0.3 mi
42.
Turn right onto Haworth Road (B6144)
923 ft
43.
Turn left onto Bingley Road (B6269)
0.6 mi
44.
Continue onto Cottingley Cliffe Road (B6269)
0.8 mi
45.
Continue onto Bradford Old Road (B6146)
619 ft
46.
Continue onto Cottingley New Road (B6146)
0.3 mi
47.
Turn right onto Bradford Road (B6265)
801 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sir Fred Hoyle Way (A650)
28 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Fred Hoyle Way (A650)
2.7 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
218 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
1.5 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
238 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Road (A650)
0.3 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hard Ings Road (A650)
194 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Hard Ings Road (A650)
0.4 mi
56.
Keep right onto A629
124 ft
57.
Keep left onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
2.4 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
145 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Aire Valley Bypass (A629)
1.7 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skipton Road (A629)
299 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A629)
1.4 mi
62.
Continue onto Keighley Road (A629)
1.2 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A629)
77 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A629)
1.2 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A629)
83 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A629)
1.2 mi
67.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skipton Road (A65)
135 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A65)
3 mi
69.
Continue left onto High Street (A65)
677 ft
70.
Continue slightly right onto Skipton Road (A65)
5.1 mi
71.
Continue onto Main Road (A65)
1053 ft
72.
Continue onto Kendal Road (A65)
1.6 mi
73.
Continue onto Main Street (A65)
3 mi
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A65
73 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
11.7 mi
76.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
109 ft
77.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
4.1 mi
78.
Turn right
581 ft
79.
Make a slight right onto Long Lane
0.9 mi
80.
Continue onto Wandales Lane
0.8 mi
81.
Go straight onto Bents Lane
896 ft
82.
Turn left onto Flush Brow
136 ft
83.
Turn right to stay on Flush Brow
762 ft
84.
Turn right onto A683
6.5 mi
85.
Go straight onto B6256
1.1 mi
86.
Turn left onto Scotch Jeans (A684)
2.1 mi
87.
Take the ramp towards M6: The North
0.3 mi
88.
Merge right onto M6
53.1 mi
89.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
90.
Continue onto M74
26.4 mi
91.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
92.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.2 mi
93.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.8 mi
94.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
95.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
2.3 mi
96.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
97.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B799
336 ft
98.
Exit the roundabout onto B799
886 ft
99.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
41 ft
100.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodhall Mill Road (B802)
0.6 mi
101.
Continue onto Main Street (B802)
0.4 mi
102.
Continue onto Calderbank Road (B802)
0.4 mi
103.
Turn right onto Brownsburn Road (B8058)
0.5 mi
104.
Turn left onto Carlisle Road (A73)
0.8 mi
105.
Turn right
136 ft
106.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Wakefield to Airdrie by car?

The journey from Wakefield to Airdrie by car comes with a price tag of £37.7 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £18.85 for the trip (£37.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £12.57 each (£37.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £9.43 each (£37.7 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 26.2 liters of fuel. And that's where the £37.7 comes from for the trip from Wakefield to Airdrie.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £37.7, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Wakefield to Airdrie.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.1 £ (26.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.73 £ (26.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.55 £ (26.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wakefield to Airdrie

The second route from Wakefield to the Airdrie is 232.54 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Wakefield to the Airdrie is 211.92 miles and takes 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wakefield to Airdrie by car?

The cheapest route from Wakefield to Airdrie is the third suggested route (212mi, 4h 53min) and costs 37 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wakefield to Airdrie is the first suggested route (216mi, 3h 60min) and costs 37.7 £.

The most expensive route from Wakefield to Airdrie is the second suggested route (233mi, 4h 6min) and costs 40.6 £.

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 Wakefield to Airdrie?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 216mi (distance from Wakefield to Airdrie) and its duration is 3h 60min. The other route is 233mi, and its duration is 4h 6min. The slowest route is 212mi, and its duration is 4h 53min.

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

Where is Wakefield located?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Airdrie?

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.