Route from Arbroath to Aberdeen

The distance between Arbroath and Aberdeen is 54.6 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

From: Arbroath, County: Angus, Scotland
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
54.6 mi , 1 h 5 min
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Route from Arbroath to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Arbroath to Aberdeen

54.6 mi 1 h 5 min
1.
Head north on Garden Street
194 ft
2.
Turn left onto Keptie Street (B9095)
315 ft
3.
Turn right onto Lochlands Street (B964)
1261 ft
4.
Turn left onto Cairnie Street (A933)
699 ft
5.
Continue onto Cairnie Road (A933)
12.8 mi
6.
Turn right onto A933
680 ft
7.
Turn left onto River Street (A933)
0.3 mi
8.
Turn right onto Witchden Road (A933)
672 ft
9.
Turn left onto Montrose Street (A935)
421 ft
10.
Continue right onto Southesk Street (A935)
0.5 mi
11.
Turn right onto Trinity Road (B966)
1.6 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B966
100 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto B966
0.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B966
169 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto B966
731 ft
16.
Merge right onto A90
25.4 mi
17.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
18.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
19.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
21.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
23.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
28.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
29.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
30.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
31.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
32.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Arbroath to Aberdeen?

The expense of driving from Arbroath to Aberdeen, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £9.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £4.75 (£9.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £3.17 per passenger (£9.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.38 per passenger (£9.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Arbroath to Aberdeen, approximately 6.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 54.61 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £9.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Arbroath to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.3 £ (6.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.2 £ (6.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.65 £ (6.6/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Where is Arbroath located?

Arbroath is located in Angus county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Arbroath has coordinates 56.5591070o,-2.5915430o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Arbroath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Aberdeen?

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.