Route from Chorley to Elgin

The distance between Chorley and Elgin is 365 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
365 mi , 6 h 25 min
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Route from Chorley to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Chorley to Elgin

365 mi 6 h 25 min
1.
Head south on Market Street
526 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint George's Street
869 ft
3.
Turn left onto Clifford Street
428 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Clifford Street (A6)
33 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Clifford Street (A6)
419 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clifford Street (A6)
76 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Clifford Street (A6)
399 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bengal Street (A6)
98 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bengal Street (A6)
1056 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Water Street (A6)
105 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Water Street (A6)
521 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Street (A6)
27 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
113 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Preston Street (A6)
26 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
517 ft
16.
Continue onto Preston Road (A6)
0.4 mi
17.
Make a slight left onto Preston Road (A6)
598 ft
18.
Enter Preston Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Way (A674)
185 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Millennium Way (A674)
1289 ft
20.
Enter Chorley North Link Junction and take the 1st exit onto M61
31 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M61
104 mi
22.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
23.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
24.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
25.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
27.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
28.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
29.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
31.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
33.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
35.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
36.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
37.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
38.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
39.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
40.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
41.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
48.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
49.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
61.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
62.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Chorley to Elgin by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £63.7. 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 £31.85 (£63.7/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £21.23 per person (£63.7/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £15.93 per person (£63.7/4).

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 365.19 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 365.19 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 44.3 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 44.3 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £63.7.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Chorley to Elgin amounts to £63.7.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Chorley to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 44.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.1 £ (44.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.73 £ (44.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.05 £ (44.2/4) /p.

Where is Chorley located?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley 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.