Route from Aberdare to Elgin

The distance between Aberdare and Elgin is 567 miles. Travel time is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Aberdare, County: Aberdare, Wales
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
567 mi , 9 h 50 min
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Route from Aberdare to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Aberdare to Elgin

567 mi 9 h 50 min
1.
Head northwest on Gadlys Road (B4275)
599 ft
2.
Continue onto Hirwaun Road (B4275)
1247 ft
3.
Turn right
202 ft
4.
Turn right onto Margaret Street
110 ft
5.
Continue slightly left onto Meirion Street
859 ft
6.
Turn left onto A4059
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Harriet Street
254 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Harriet Street
338 ft
9.
Turn left onto Llwydcoed Road (B4276)
0.6 mi
10.
Continue onto Merthyr Road (B4276)
2.1 mi
11.
Make a U-turn and continue on Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
215 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
868 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
37 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
16.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue straight onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
137 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
40 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
26.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
30.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
43.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
44.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
46.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
48.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
49.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
50.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
51.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
52.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
53.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
54.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
55.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
57.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
59.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
61.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
62.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
63.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
64.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
65.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
66.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
67.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
74.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
75.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
77.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
81.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
83.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
85.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
87.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
88.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
89.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Aberdare to Elgin by car?

The journey from Aberdare to Elgin by car comes with a price tag of £99 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £49.5 for the trip (£99 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £33 each (£99 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £24.75 each (£99 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 68.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £99 comes from for the trip from Aberdare to Elgin.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £99, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Aberdare to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 68.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 34.3 £ (68.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 22.87 £ (68.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 17.15 £ (68.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Aberdare to Elgin

The most time-consuming route from Aberdare to Elgin spans a distance of 540.72 miles and requires a travel time of 9 hours and 56 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Aberdare to Elgin by car?

The cheapest route from Aberdare to Elgin is the second suggested route (541mi, 9h 56min) and costs 94.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Aberdare to Elgin is the first suggested route (567mi, 9h 50min) and costs 99 £.

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 Aberdare to Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 567mi (distance from Aberdare to Elgin) and its duration is 9h 50min. The slowest route is 541mi, and its duration is 9h 56min.

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

Where is Aberdare located?

Aberdare is located in Aberdare county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Aberdare has coordinates 51.7161540o,-3.4518160o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdare from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Elgin?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.