How far is it from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The distance between Gatehead and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The drive from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA) takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

The fastest route from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA) covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Gatehead?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) lies roughly to the north of Gatehead.

Are there charging stations between Gatehead and Glasgow Airport (GLA)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA), including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Barrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll Place (200 kW); 149 Kilburnie Street, Glasgow (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 340.

Gatehead Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Distance: 26 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA) takes about 40 min via A735. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 26 mi

1 Depart 3 yd
2 Continue straight 128 yd
3 Turn left onto Main Road 160 yd
4 Turn left onto Crosshouse Road 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Kilmarnock Road 43 yd
6 Turn right 3 mi
7 Turn right onto Sunnyside 102 yd
8 Turn left 109 yd
9 Turn slightly right onto Main Street 146 yd
10 Continue straight onto Townhead 4 mi
11 Turn left onto Rigg Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Dunlop Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dunlop Road 29 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Dunlop Road 2 mi
15 Continue slightly right onto Stewarton Road 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Lugton Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Dunlop Road 3 mi
18 At end of road, turn left onto Lochlibo Road 115 yd
19 Turn right onto Beith Road 1 mi
20 Turn right 57 yd
21 Turn straight onto Gleniffer Road 1 mi
22 Turn left 1 mi
23 Turn slightly right 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Hall Road 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Bowfield Road 1 mi
26 Continue right onto Bowfield Road 3 mi
27 Turn straight 1 mi
28 At end of road, turn left onto Beith Road 137 yd
29 At end of road, turn right onto Johnstone and Howwood Bypass 7 mi
30 Enter rotary straight onto Barnsford Road 142 yd
31 Exit rotary straight onto Barnsford Road 2 mi
32 Turn right onto Walkinshaw Road 1 mi
33 Arrive onto Walkinshaw Road

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The return trip from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Gatehead covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Charging points along the way

340 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Barrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll PlaceBarrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll Place, Glasgow, G78 1FQ200 kW
149 Kilburnie Street, Glasgow149 Kilburnie Street, Glasgow, G5 8JH150 kW
1646 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow1646 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1RQ150 kW
290-330 Castlebank street, Glasgow290-330 Castlebank street, Glasgow, G11 6EX150 kW

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Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Whitehill, South Lanarkshire23 mi · 35 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Milngavie12 mi · 25 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Sheddens13 mi · 30 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Stanely5 mi · 15 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → Loanhead, Renfrewshire5 mi · 10 min Glasgow Airport (GLA) → North Clippens6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: The distance between Gatehead and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: The drive from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA) takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: The fastest route from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA) covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Gatehead?: Glasgow Airport (GLA) lies roughly to the north of Gatehead.
Are there charging stations between Gatehead and Glasgow Airport (GLA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gatehead to Glasgow Airport (GLA), including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Barrhead Retail Park, Corsemilll Place (200 kW); 149 Kilburnie Street, Glasgow (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 340.

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