Route from Basildon to Musselburgh

The distance between Basildon and Musselburgh is 405 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
405 mi , 6 h 53 min
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Route from Basildon to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Basildon to Musselburgh

405 mi 6 h 53 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
9.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (S): London (NE & C)
0.5 mi
17.
Keep right towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
18.
Merge right onto M11
14 mi
19.
Keep right onto M11
28.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
21.
Continue onto A14
314 ft
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
104 mi
23.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
24.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
25.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
26.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
27.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
27.6 mi
28.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
39.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
18.7 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1
0.3 mi
42.
Turn left onto Salters Road (A6094)
0.6 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Carberry Road (A6124)
180 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Carberry Road (A6124)
0.9 mi
45.
Continue onto Inveresk Village Road (A6124)
1153 ft
46.
Turn right onto Inveresk Brae (A6124)
621 ft
47.
Continue onto Newbigging (A6124)
541 ft
48.
Turn left onto Inveresk Road (A6124)
791 ft
49.
Turn right onto Dalrymple Loan (A6124)
989 ft
50.
Turn left onto High Street (A199)
59 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Basildon to Musselburgh by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £70.7. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £35.35 (£70.7/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £23.57 per person (£70.7/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £17.68 per person (£70.7/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 405.3 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 405.3 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 49.1 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 49.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £70.7.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Basildon to Musselburgh amounts to £70.7.

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Basildon to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.55 £ (49.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.37 £ (49.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.28 £ (49.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Basildon to Musselburgh

The most time-consuming route from Basildon to Musselburgh spans a distance of 419.83 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Basildon to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (405mi, 6h 53min) and costs 70.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Basildon to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (420mi, 7h 6min) and costs 73.3 £.

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 Musselburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 405mi (distance from Basildon to Musselburgh) and its duration is 6h 53min. The slowest route is 420mi, and its duration is 7h 6min.

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