Wishaw Bathgate by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wishaw and Bathgate by car is 20.1 miles. The driving time is 26 minutes.

How far is Bathgate from Wishaw? The driving distance is 20.1 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Bathgate, County: West Lothian, Scotland
20.1 mi , 26 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wishaw to Bathgate on map



Driving directions from Wishaw to Bathgate

20.1 mi 26 min
1.
Head northeast on Kirk Road (A722)
0.3 mi
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Kirk Road (A722)
139 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirk Road (A722)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto Cambusnethan Street (A722)
0.6 mi
5.
Continue onto Manse Road (A722)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Westwood Road (A73)
77 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Road (A73)
0.6 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
25 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
1.1 mi
10.
Continue straight onto Carlisle Road (A73)
2.2 mi
11.
Continue onto Motherwell Road (A73)
473 ft
12.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bellside Road (A73)
148 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellside Road (A73)
916 ft
14.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M8
1055 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
11 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Whitburn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A801
78 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
753 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A801
68 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Boghead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
445 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.4 mi
23.
Continue straight onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.3 mi
24.
Continue straight to stay on Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
24 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitburn Road (B7002)
0.6 mi
27.
Turn left onto Menzies Road
1234 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Bridge Street (A89)
146 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street (A89)
385 ft
30.
Turn left to stay on North Bridge Street
454 ft
31.
Turn left onto Mansefield Street
60 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Wishaw to Bathgate by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £3.5. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £1.75 (£3.5/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £1.17 per person (£3.5/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £0.88 per person (£3.5/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 20.14 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 20.14 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 2.4 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 2.4 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £3.5.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Wishaw to Bathgate amounts to £3.5.

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Wishaw to Bathgate.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.2 £ (2.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.8 £ (2.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.6 £ (2.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wishaw to Bathgate

The second route from Wishaw to the Bathgate is 17.78 miles and takes 30 minutes.

The third route from Wishaw to the Bathgate is 17.8 miles and takes 28 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wishaw to Bathgate by car?

The cheapest route from Wishaw to Bathgate is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wishaw to Bathgate is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Wishaw to Bathgate is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Bathgate?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 20.1mi (distance from Wishaw to Bathgate) and its duration is 26min. The other route is 17.8mi, and its duration is 28min. The slowest route is 17.8mi, and its duration is 30min.

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

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 Bathgate?

Bathgate is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Bathgate has coordinates 55.9024000o,-3.6431180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bathgate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.