Route from Eden to Musselburgh

The distance between Eden and Musselburgh is 118 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Eden, County: Cumbria, England
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
118 mi , 2 h 15 min
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Route from Eden to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Eden to Musselburgh

118 mi 2 h 15 min
1.
Head northwest
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto A686
2.1 mi
3.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Keswick
728 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
5.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M6(N): Carlisle
953 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(N): Carlisle
1142 ft
7.
Merge right onto M6
27.8 mi
8.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
14.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
15.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
16.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
17.
Turn right onto A6094
3.2 mi
18.
Turn right onto Parduvine Road
0.6 mi
19.
Continue straight
3.3 mi
20.
Turn left onto B704
35 ft
21.
Turn right
0.7 mi
22.
Turn left onto A7
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Hardengreen Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
236 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Eskbank Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
185 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Melville Dykes Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
122 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
29.
Enter Gilmerton Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
177 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
445 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
33.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
461 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1285 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
87 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1 mi
37.
Turn right onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
71 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
1053 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Eden to Musselburgh with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Eden to Musselburgh. The journey using petrol will set you back 20.6 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 10.3 pounds (£20.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 6.87 pounds (£20.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5.15 pounds (£20.6 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Eden and Musselburgh is approximately 118.11 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 14.3 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (14.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 20.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Eden to Musselburgh is 20.6 pounds.
 

 

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 Eden to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.15 £ (14.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.77 £ (14.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.58 £ (14.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Eden to Musselburgh

The second route from Eden to the Musselburgh is 115.63 miles and takes 2 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Eden to the Musselburgh is 112.99 miles and takes 2 hours and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Eden to Musselburgh is the third suggested route (113mi, 2h 32min) and costs 19.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Eden to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (116mi, 2h 22min) and costs 20.2 £.

The most expensive route from Eden to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (118mi, 2h 15min) and costs 20.6 £.

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 Eden to Musselburgh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 118mi (distance from Eden to Musselburgh) and its duration is 2h 15min. The other route is 116mi, and its duration is 2h 22min. The slowest route is 113mi, and its duration is 2h 32min.

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

Eden is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 112 meters above sea level. Eden has coordinates 54.6673412o,-2.6962179o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Eden 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.