Basildon Elgin by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Basildon and Elgin by car is 598 miles. The driving time is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

How far is Elgin from Basildon? The driving distance is 598 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
598 mi , 10 h 12 min
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Route from Basildon to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Basildon to Elgin

598 mi 10 h 12 min
1.
Head north on Craylands
302 ft
2.
Turn left
140 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Churchill Avenue
1121 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
408 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
213 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
164 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A127
16 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A127
1307 ft
12.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.3 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
1158 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
17.6 mi
16.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
20.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
24.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
27.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
29.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
30.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
31.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
32.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
33.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
34.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
35.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
36.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
37.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
38.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
39.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
40.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
42.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
44.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
46.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
47.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
48.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
49.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
50.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
51.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
52.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
59.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
60.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
72.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
73.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
74.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Basildon to Elgin by car?

The journey from Basildon to Elgin by car comes with a price tag of £104.4 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 £52.2 for the trip (£104.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £34.8 each (£104.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £26.1 each (£104.4 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 72.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £104.4 comes from for the trip from Basildon to Elgin.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £104.4, 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.
 

 

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 Basildon to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 72.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 36.2 £ (72.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 24.13 £ (72.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 18.1 £ (72.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Basildon to Elgin

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Basildon to Elgin covers 562.36 miles and necessitates 10 hours and 16 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Basildon to Elgin by car?

The cheapest route from Basildon to Elgin is the second suggested route (562mi, 10h 16min) and costs 98.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Basildon to Elgin is the first suggested route (598mi, 10h 12min) and costs 104.4 £.

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 Basildon to Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 598mi (distance from Basildon to Elgin) and its duration is 10h 12min. The slowest route is 562mi, and its duration is 10h 16min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Basildon to Elgin by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Basildon to Elgin. It provides driving directions from Basildon to Elgin, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Basildon - Elgin 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 Basildon to Elgin with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Basildon located?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Elgin?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.