Wishaw Barrow-in-Furness by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wishaw and Barrow-in-Furness by car is 154 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

How far is Barrow-in-Furness from Wishaw? The driving distance is 154 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Barrow-in-Furness, County: Cumbria, England
154 mi , 2 h 56 min
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Route from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness on map



Driving directions from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness

154 mi 2 h 56 min
1.
Head southwest on Kirk Road (A722)
26 ft
2.
Turn left onto Stewarton Street (A721)
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Wishaw Road (A721)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Overtown Road (A71)
164 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Overtown Road (A71)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue slightly left onto Main Street (A71)
0.6 mi
7.
Continue onto Horsley Brae (A71)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
531 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Cornsilloch Brae (A71)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
74 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
19 mi
13.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
14.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
16.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
17.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 4th exit towards A66(W): Workington
1207 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards A66(W): Workington
0.9 mi
19.
Enter Rheged Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A592
191 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A592
12.4 mi
21.
Turn right onto A592
12.8 mi
22.
Turn left onto Kendal Road (A5074)
0.4 mi
23.
Continue straight to stay on Kendal Road (A5074)
1.1 mi
24.
Keep right onto B5360
1 mi
25.
Continue left onto A592
5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
153 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
4.9 mi
28.
Enter Greenodd Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A590
102 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
2.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A590
76 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A590
0.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto County Road (A590)
130 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto County Road (A590)
1.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A590: Barrow
189 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards A590: Barrow
2 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
193 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
117 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalton-in-Furness Bypass (A590)
1 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Park Road
21 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Park Road
0.7 mi
42.
Make a slight right onto Breast Mill Beck Road
0.5 mi
43.
Turn right onto Abbey Road
1.9 mi
44.
Turn left onto Rawlinson Street
0.6 mi
45.
Turn right
92 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness?

The expense of driving from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £26.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £13.4 (£26.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.93 per passenger (£26.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.7 per passenger (£26.8 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 Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness, approximately 18.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 153.59 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 £26.8 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.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.3 £ (18.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.2 £ (18.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.65 £ (18.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness

The second route from Wishaw to the Barrow-in-Furness is 167.12 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

The third route from Wishaw to the Barrow-in-Furness is 157.4 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness by car?

The cheapest route from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness is the first suggested route (154mi, 2h 56min) and costs 26.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness is the third suggested route (157mi, 3h 28min) and costs 27.5 £.

The most expensive route from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness is the second suggested route (167mi, 3h 21min) and costs 29.2 £.

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 Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 154mi (distance from Wishaw to Barrow-in-Furness) and its duration is 2h 56min. The other route is 167mi, and its duration is 3h 21min. The slowest route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 28min.

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Where is Wishaw located?

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Barrow-in-Furness?

Barrow-in-Furness is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Barrow-in-Furness has coordinates 54.1089670o,-3.2188940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Barrow-in-Furness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.