Route from Bristol to Aberdeen

The distance between Bristol and Aberdeen is 505 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 24 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
505 mi , 8 h 24 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Bristol to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Aberdeen

505 mi 8 h 24 min
1.
Head southeast on East Tucker Street
100 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint Philip's Bridge
864 ft
3.
Take the ramp on the left onto Temple Way (A4044)
414 ft
4.
Enter Old Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bond Street South (A4044)
167 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bond Street South (A4044)
791 ft
6.
Merge right onto Bond Street South (A4044)
493 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Bond Street South (A4044)
180 ft
8.
Turn right onto Newfoundland Circus
385 ft
9.
Keep left onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M32
4.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
719 ft
12.
Keep left towards M4
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M4
1.9 mi
14.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: Thornbury
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards M5 North: The Midlands
80 mi
16.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
21.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
22.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
23.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
24.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
25.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
26.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
27.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
28.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
30.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
32.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
33.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
34.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
36.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
38.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
42.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
45.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
47.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
48.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
49.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
51.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
53.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
58.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
59.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
60.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
61.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
62.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Bristol to Aberdeen by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £88.2. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £44.1 (£88.2/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £29.4 (£88.2/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £22.05 (£88.2/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 505.21 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 505.21 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 61.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 61.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £88.2.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Bristol to Aberdeen amounts to £88.2.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bristol to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 61.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 30.6 £ (61.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 20.4 £ (61.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 15.3 £ (61.2/4) /p.

Where is Bristol located?

Bristol is located in Bristol county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Bristol has coordinates 51.4545130o,-2.5879100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bristol 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.