Route from East Kilbride to Aberdeen

The distance between East Kilbride and Aberdeen is 152 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
152 mi , 2 h 39 min
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Route from East Kilbride to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Aberdeen

152 mi 2 h 39 min
1.
Head southeast on West Mains Road (B761)
854 ft
2.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
102 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kingsway (A725)
56 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
6.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
400 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
4.9 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left
787 ft
9.
Keep right at the fork
354 ft
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
2.5 mi
11.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
13.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
14.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
15.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
16.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
18.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
20.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
21.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
22.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
24.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
26.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
30.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
33.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
35.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
36.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
37.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
39.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
41.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
46.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
47.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
48.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
49.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
50.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from East Kilbride to Aberdeen by car?

The journey from East Kilbride to Aberdeen by car comes with a price tag of £26.5 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 £13.25 for the trip (£26.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £8.83 each (£26.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £6.63 each (£26.5 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 18.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £26.5 comes from for the trip from East Kilbride to Aberdeen.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £26.5, 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.
 

 

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 East Kilbride to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.2 £ (18.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.13 £ (18.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.6 £ (18.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Aberdeen

The second route from East Kilbride to the Aberdeen is 150.55 miles and takes 2 hours and 43 minutes.

The third route from East Kilbride to the Aberdeen is 146.59 miles and takes 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from East Kilbride to Aberdeen by car?

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Aberdeen is the third suggested route (147mi, 3h 3min) and costs 25.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from East Kilbride to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (151mi, 2h 43min) and costs 26.3 £.

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (152mi, 2h 39min) and costs 26.5 £.

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 East Kilbride to Aberdeen?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 152mi (distance from East Kilbride to Aberdeen) and its duration is 2h 39min. The other route is 151mi, and its duration is 2h 43min. The slowest route is 147mi, and its duration is 3h 3min.

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

Where is East Kilbride located?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride 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.