Elgin Aberdeen by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Elgin and Aberdeen by car is 66 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

How far is Aberdeen from Elgin? The driving distance is 66 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
66 mi , 1 h 23 min
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Route from Elgin to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Elgin to Aberdeen

66 mi 1 h 23 min
1.
Head east on Blackfriars Road
159 ft
2.
Continue onto Trinity Road
731 ft
3.
Turn right onto Cumming Street (A941)
373 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
12 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto South College Street (A96)
55 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto South College Street (A96)
992 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
87 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
82 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
809 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
70 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
153 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.7 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
124 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1.2 mi
18.
Enter Lhanbryde West Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
193 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.7 mi
20.
Enter Lhanbryde East Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
84 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
2.9 mi
22.
Enter Cowfords Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
260 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1.1 mi
24.
Enter Coul Brae Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A96
292 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Spey Bay Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
175 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.9 mi
28.
Enter Fochabers East Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
250 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
6.5 mi
30.
Turn left onto Haughs Road (A96)
0.3 mi
31.
Continue onto Regent Street (A96)
0.8 mi
32.
Continue slightly right onto Moss Street (A96)
10.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
122 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
21.4 mi
35.
Enter Blackhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
136 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
165 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.7 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
135 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
3 mi
41.
Enter Broomhill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
103 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1.9 mi
43.
Enter Kinellar Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
131 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
0.9 mi
45.
Enter Clinterty Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
184 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
2.7 mi
47.
Enter Craibstone Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A96: City Centre
513 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout towards A96: City Centre
1.2 mi
49.
Enter Sclattie Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Inverurie Road (A96)
73 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Inverurie Road (A96)
0.4 mi
51.
Enter Bucksburn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Auchmill Road (A96)
208 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Auchmill Road (A96)
1.1 mi
53.
Keep left onto Auchmill Road (A96)
859 ft
54.
Enter Haudagain Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Anderson Drive (A92)
168 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto North Anderson Drive (A92)
423 ft
56.
Make a slight left onto Clifton Road
1.4 mi
57.
Go straight onto Powis Terrace (A96)
0.3 mi
58.
Continue onto Powis Place (A96)
1253 ft
59.
Continue onto Causewayend (A96)
1102 ft
60.
Enter Mounthooly Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West North Street (A96)
342 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto West North Street (A96)
0.3 mi
62.
Keep left onto West North Street (A96)
850 ft
63.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto East North Street (A956)
469 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Elgin to Aberdeen?

The expense of driving from Elgin to Aberdeen, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £11.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £5.75 (£11.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £3.83 per passenger (£11.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.88 per passenger (£11.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Elgin to Aberdeen, approximately 8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 65.95 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £11.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 Elgin to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4 £ (8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.67 £ (8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2 £ (8/4) /p.

Where is Elgin located?

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.

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.