Route from Wirral to Alloa

The distance between Wirral and Alloa is 247 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
To: Alloa, County: Clackmannanshire, Scotland
247 mi , 4 h 18 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wirral to Alloa on map



Driving directions from Wirral to Alloa

247 mi 4 h 18 min
1.
Head west
155 ft
2.
Turn left onto New Hey Road
508 ft
3.
Keep right onto Home Farm Road
985 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ackers Road
69 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Ackers Road
465 ft
6.
Turn left onto Woodchurch Road (A552)
575 ft
7.
Make a slight left
1022 ft
8.
Enter Heswall Island and take the 1st exit
428 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
10.
Merge right onto M53
3.3 mi
11.
Continue onto Kingsway
3.8 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto Kingsway
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto Scotland Road (A59)
0.4 mi
14.
Continue onto Kirkdale Road (A59)
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left onto Walton Road (A59)
0.7 mi
16.
Continue onto County Road (A59)
0.7 mi
17.
Enter Queens Drive Flyover and take the 2nd exit onto Rice Lane (A59)
323 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Rice Lane (A59)
1 mi
19.
Continue onto Walton Vale (A59)
1036 ft
20.
Keep left onto Warbreck Moor (A59)
0.6 mi
21.
Continue onto Ormskirk Road (A59)
1.4 mi
22.
Turn right onto Dunnings Bridge Road (A5036)
176 ft
23.
Continue onto Switch Island (A5036)
813 ft
24.
Continue onto Dunnings Bridge Road (A5036)
590 ft
25.
Keep right towards Skelmersdale
11.5 mi
26.
Enter Orrell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M6
661 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
113 mi
28.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
29.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
30.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
31.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
32.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
33.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
5.8 mi
34.
Merge right onto M9
0.7 mi
35.
Take exit 7 on the left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
1.7 mi
36.
Continue onto A876
0.7 mi
37.
Enter Higgins' Neuk Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A876
250 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A876
2.6 mi
39.
Enter Kilbagie Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A977
65 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A977
973 ft
41.
Enter Gartarry Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A907
131 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
1.9 mi
43.
Enter Marywood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A907
159 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
0.4 mi
45.
Enter Parkmill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A907
102 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
775 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Clackmannan Road (A907)
143 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Clackmannan Road (A907)
0.6 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Auldbrig Road
59 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Auldbrig Road
848 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenside Street
139 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenside Street
919 ft
53.
Turn right onto Coalgate
186 ft
54.
Go straight onto West Vennel
244 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Wirral to Alloa?

The expense of driving from Wirral to Alloa, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £42.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £21.45 (£42.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.3 per passenger (£42.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.73 per passenger (£42.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Wirral to Alloa, approximately 30 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 247.48 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £42.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 Wirral to Alloa.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.55 £ (27.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.03 £ (27.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.78 £ (27.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wirral to Alloa

The second route from Wirral to the Alloa is 241.26 miles and takes 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wirral to Alloa by car?

The cheapest route from Wirral to Alloa is the second suggested route (241mi, 5h 48min) and costs 41.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wirral to Alloa is the first suggested route (247mi, 4h 18min) and costs 42.9 £.

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 Wirral to Alloa?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 247mi (distance from Wirral to Alloa) and its duration is 4h 18min. The slowest route is 241mi, and its duration is 5h 48min.

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

Where is Wirral located?

Wirral is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Wirral has coordinates 53.3727181o,-3.0737540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wirral from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Alloa?

Alloa is located in Clackmannanshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Alloa has coordinates 56.1140730o,-3.7918960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Alloa from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.