Route from Ayr to Aberdeen

The distance between Ayr and Aberdeen is 182 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
182 mi , 3 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ayr to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Aberdeen

182 mi 3 h 14 min
1.
Head north on Killoch Place
53 ft
2.
Make a sharp right
180 ft
3.
Go straight onto Burns Statue Square (A70)
331 ft
4.
Keep left onto Station Bridge (A70)
396 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
32 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
123 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A70
89 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.2 mi
9.
Enter Holmston Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
94 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
1.5 mi
11.
Enter Whitletts Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A77
448 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A77
1.7 mi
13.
Enter Sandyford Toll Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
116 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
2.2 mi
15.
Enter Dutch House Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Kilmarnock Road (A77)
272 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Kilmarnock Road (A77)
6.7 mi
17.
Keep right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
4.3 mi
18.
Continue onto M77
16.2 mi
19.
Keep right towards M8: City Centre
1246 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
4.5 mi
21.
Keep left towards M80: Stirling
15.2 mi
22.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
23.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
24.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
26.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
28.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
29.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
30.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
32.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
34.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
36.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
38.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
41.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
43.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
44.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
45.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
47.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
49.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
54.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
55.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
56.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
57.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
58.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Ayr to Aberdeen?

The expense of driving from Ayr to Aberdeen using petrol amounts to £31.6. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 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 £15.8 (£31.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.53 per person (£31.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.9 per person (£31.6 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 22.1 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £31.6 for the trip from Ayr to Aberdeen.
 

 

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 Ayr to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.95 £ (19.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.63 £ (19.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.98 £ (19.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Aberdeen

The second route from Ayr to the Aberdeen is 187.42 miles and takes 3 hours and 26 minutes.

The third route from Ayr to the Aberdeen is 195.52 miles and takes 3 hours and 47 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ayr to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (182mi, 3h 14min) and costs 31.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ayr to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (187mi, 3h 26min) and costs 32.5 £.

The most expensive route from Ayr to Aberdeen is the third suggested route (196mi, 3h 47min) and costs 33.9 £.

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 Ayr to Aberdeen?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 182mi (distance from Ayr to Aberdeen) and its duration is 3h 14min. The other route is 187mi, and its duration is 3h 26min. The slowest route is 196mi, and its duration is 3h 47min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ayr to Aberdeen by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ayr to Aberdeen. It provides driving directions from Ayr to Aberdeen, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ayr - Aberdeen route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Ayr located?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr 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.