Route from Wishaw to Falkirk

The distance between Wishaw and Falkirk is 30.8 miles. Travel time is 38 minutes.

From: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
30.8 mi , 38 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wishaw to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Wishaw to Falkirk

30.8 mi 38 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 3rd exit onto A801
304 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
1.5 mi
23.
Enter Heatherfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A801
267 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
2.3 mi
25.
Enter Westfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A801
341 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
242 ft
27.
Make a slight left onto A801
2.1 mi
28.
Enter Bowhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A801
586 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
1.9 mi
30.
Enter Lathallan Interchange and take the 2nd exit
345 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
32.
Merge left onto M9
0.6 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto M9
0.4 mi
34.
Enter Cadgers Brae Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A9
79 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
0.9 mi
36.
Enter Icehouse Brae Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
95 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
0.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B805
29 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto B805
1299 ft
40.
Enter Mary Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Mary Street (A803)
226 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Mary Street (A803)
340 ft
42.
Continue onto Callendar Road (A803)
586 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Callendar Road (A803)
125 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Callendar Road (A803)
0.6 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Callendar Road (A803)
109 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Callendar Road (A803)
334 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bellevue Street (A803)
143 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellevue Street (A803)
660 ft
49.
Keep left at the fork
141 ft
50.
Go straight onto Kerse Lane (A803)
720 ft
51.
Turn right onto Princes Street (A803)
597 ft
52.
Turn right onto Vicar Street (A803)
406 ft
53.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
129 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Wishaw to Falkirk?

The expense of driving from Wishaw to Falkirk using petrol amounts to £5.3. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £2.65 (£5.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £1.77 per person (£5.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £1.33 per person (£5.3 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 3.7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £5.3 for the trip from Wishaw to Falkirk.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Wishaw to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.7 £ (3.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.13 £ (3.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.85 £ (3.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wishaw to Falkirk

An alternative route from Wishaw to the Falkirk is 23.34 miles and takes 35 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wishaw to Falkirk is the second suggested route (23.3mi, 35min) and costs 4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wishaw to Falkirk is the first suggested route (30.8mi, 38min) and costs 5.3 £.

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 Falkirk?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 23.3mi (distance from Wishaw to Falkirk) and its duration is 35min. The slowest route is 30.8mi, and its duration is 38min.

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

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.