Route from Aberdeen to Portsmouth

The distance between Aberdeen and Portsmouth is 579 miles. Travel time is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
579 mi , 9 h 35 min
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Route from Aberdeen to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Aberdeen to Portsmouth

579 mi 9 h 35 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 onto Forfar Road (A90)
122 ft
27.
Merge left onto Kingsway (A90)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
107 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
130 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
32.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 3rd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
186 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
34.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
177 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
15.5 mi
36.
Continue towards A90
1.2 mi
37.
Take exit 10 on the left towards Stirling
3.2 mi
38.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Stirling
194 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Stirling
26.2 mi
40.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M9
630 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto M9
6.4 mi
42.
Keep right towards M80: Carlisle
13.6 mi
43.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
44.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
45.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
46.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
47.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
48.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
49.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
50.
Keep right onto M6
11.7 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
52.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
53.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
54.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
55.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
56.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
57.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
59.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
60.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
62.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
63.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
64.
Merge right onto M27
17 mi
65.
Take exit 12 on the left towards M275: Portsmouth (West)
1012 ft
66.
Merge left onto M275
1.8 mi
67.
Take exit 2 on the left towards Cruise and Cross Channel Ferries
0.3 mi
68.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
31 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
0.4 mi
70.
Turn left onto Wilson Road
876 ft
71.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
62 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Aberdeen to Portsmouth by car?

The journey from Aberdeen to Portsmouth by car comes with a price tag of £101 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 £50.5 for the trip (£101 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £33.67 each (£101 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £25.25 each (£101 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 70.2 liters of fuel. And that's where the £101 comes from for the trip from Aberdeen to Portsmouth.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £101, 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.
 

 

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 Aberdeen to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 70.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 35.05 £ (70.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 23.37 £ (70.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 17.53 £ (70.1/4) /p.

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 Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.