Route from Aberdeen to Musselburgh

The distance between Aberdeen and Musselburgh is 135 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

From: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
135 mi , 2 h 27 min
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Route from Aberdeen to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Aberdeen to Musselburgh

135 mi 2 h 27 min
1.
Head west on West North Street (A96)
422 ft
2.
Make a U-turn and continue on West North Street (A96)
211 ft
3.
Keep left onto West North Street (A96)
850 ft
4.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Commerce Street (A956)
244 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Street (A956)
515 ft
6.
Turn right onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Trinity Quay (A956)
429 ft
8.
Go straight onto Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
9.
Make a slight right onto North Esplanade West (A956)
67 ft
10.
Turn right to stay on North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
100 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
86 ft
13.
Continue slightly left onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greath Southern Road (B9077)
26 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Greath Southern Road (B9077)
28 ft
16.
Continue slightly left onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
883 ft
17.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 2nd exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
138 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A92: Inverness
45 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards A92: Inverness
16.8 mi
21.
Continue onto A90
43.8 mi
22.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
133 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1113 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
73 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto Forfar Road (A90)
241 ft
27.
Turn right to stay on Forfar Road (A929)
0.5 mi
28.
Go straight onto Albert Street (A929)
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Princes Street
561 ft
30.
Go straight onto Blackscroft
0.3 mi
31.
Enter East Port Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto East Marketgait
65 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto East Marketgait
573 ft
33.
Turn right onto South Marketgait (A92)
483 ft
34.
Continue onto Dock Street (A92)
376 ft
35.
Continue onto Tay Road Bridge (A92)
2.9 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
211 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.3 mi
38.
Enter Five Roads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
238 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
11.2 mi
40.
Enter Melville Lodges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
209 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
4.8 mi
42.
Enter New Inn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
204 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.1 mi
44.
Enter Tullis Russel Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
286 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
0.6 mi
46.
Enter Preston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A92
300 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
48.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A92
398 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
50.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
179 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
10.3 mi
52.
Continue onto M90
859 ft
53.
Continue towards M90 South: Edinburgh
0.9 mi
54.
Keep right towards M90 South: Edinburgh
6.9 mi
55.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
56.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
57.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
58.
Keep left onto M8
4.3 mi
59.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
61.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
62.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
63.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
65.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
461 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1285 ft
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
87 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1 mi
69.
Turn right onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
71 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
1053 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Aberdeen to Musselburgh by car?

The journey from Aberdeen to Musselburgh by car comes with a price tag of £23.5 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 £11.75 for the trip (£23.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £7.83 each (£23.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £5.88 each (£23.5 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 16.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £23.5 comes from for the trip from Aberdeen to Musselburgh.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £23.5, 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.
 

Diesel cost from Aberdeen to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.15 £ (16.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.43 £ (16.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.08 £ (16.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Aberdeen to Musselburgh

The second route from Aberdeen to the Musselburgh is 140.71 miles and takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.

The third route from Aberdeen to the Musselburgh is 155.89 miles and takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Aberdeen to Musselburgh by car?

The cheapest route from Aberdeen to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (135mi, 2h 27min) and costs 23.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Aberdeen to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (141mi, 2h 28min) and costs 24.6 £.

The most expensive route from Aberdeen to Musselburgh is the third suggested route (156mi, 3h 10min) and costs 27.2 £.

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 Aberdeen to Musselburgh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 135mi (distance from Aberdeen to Musselburgh) and its duration is 2h 27min. The other route is 141mi, and its duration is 2h 28min. The slowest route is 156mi, and its duration is 3h 10min.

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

Where is Aberdeen located?

Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Aberdeen has coordinates 57.1497170o,-2.0942780o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdeen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Musselburgh?

Musselburgh is located in East Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Musselburgh has coordinates 55.9419410o,-3.0539180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Musselburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.