Route from Aberdeen to Reading

The distance between Aberdeen and Reading is 523 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
523 mi , 8 h 52 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Aberdeen to Reading on map



Driving directions from Aberdeen to Reading

523 mi 8 h 52 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
11.8 mi
59.
Take the ramp on the left towards A432: Ring Road
1215 ft
60.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
40 ft
61.
Keep left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
1.2 mi
62.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4074
341 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
64.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
127 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4074)
173 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
68.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
1 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
223 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
203 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4074
32 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
10.8 mi
75.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A4155)
857 ft
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
127 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1240 ft
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A329)
165 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A329)
956 ft
80.
Make a slight left onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
48 ft
81.
Make a slight right onto Caversham Road (A329)
281 ft
82.
Continue onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
83.
Make a slight left
489 ft
84.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Street
65 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
86.
Turn left
999 ft
87.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Aberdeen to Reading?

The expense of driving from Aberdeen to Reading using petrol amounts to £91.3. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 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 £45.65 (£91.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £30.43 per person (£91.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £22.83 per person (£91.3 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 63.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £91.3 for the trip from Aberdeen to Reading.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Aberdeen to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 63.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 31.65 £ (63.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 21.1 £ (63.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 15.83 £ (63.3/4) /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 Reading?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.