Route from Airdrie to Musselburgh

The distance between Airdrie and Musselburgh is 42.4 miles. Travel time is 46 minutes.

From: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
42.4 mi , 46 min
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Route from Airdrie to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Airdrie to Musselburgh

42.4 mi 46 min
1.
Head west
136 ft
2.
Turn left onto Carlisle Road (A73)
1.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Main Street (A73)
877 ft
4.
Continue onto Bellside Road (A73)
0.5 mi
5.
Keep left onto A73
0.3 mi
6.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M8
149 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
26.2 mi
8.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
10.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
11.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
12.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
14.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
461 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1285 ft
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
87 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1 mi
18.
Turn right onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
71 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
1053 ft
21.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Airdrie to Musselburgh by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £7.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £3.7 (£7.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.47 (£7.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £1.85 (£7.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 42.38 miles, this computation entails multiplying 42.38 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 5.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 5.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £7.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Airdrie to Musselburgh stands at £7.4.

 

The fuel economy is highly sensitive to the state of the vehicle. In this way:

The effectiveness of the engine's fuel combustion and its overall consumption are both improved with regular engine maintenance. Maintaining your engine with routine oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups will keep it running at its best.

Problems with the fuel system, including blocked injectors or a malfunctioning oxygen sensor, can cause petrololine to burn improperly and increase consumption. Preventing such problems requires regular maintenance and rapid repairs.

Problems with tires: When the tires are worn down or not inflated properly, the vehicle has to use more energy (and fuel) to go forward because of the increased rolling resistance. You may enhance your fuel efficiency by changing worn-out tires and keeping them properly inflated.

Aerodynamics: If the body of the vehicle is dented or has panels that aren't flush with the body, airflow will be disrupted and aerodynamic drag will increase, resulting in increased fuel consumption. The best aerodynamic performance is possible with a well-maintained vehicle body.

Diesel cost from Airdrie to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.3 £ (4.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.53 £ (4.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.15 £ (4.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Airdrie to Musselburgh

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Airdrie to Musselburgh covers 43.25 miles and necessitates 1 hour and for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Airdrie to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (42.4mi, 46min) and costs 7.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Airdrie to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (43.2mi, 1h ) and costs 7.5 £.

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 Airdrie to Musselburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 42.4mi (distance from Airdrie to Musselburgh) and its duration is 46min. The slowest route is 43.2mi, and its duration is 1h .

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Airdrie to Musselburgh by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Airdrie to Musselburgh. It provides driving directions from Airdrie to Musselburgh, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Airdrie - 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 Airdrie 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 Airdrie located?

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie 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.