Route from Elgin to Colwyn Bay

The distance between Elgin and Colwyn Bay is 448 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
448 mi , 7 h 46 min
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Route from Elgin to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Elgin to Colwyn Bay

448 mi 7 h 46 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 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
94 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1031 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
35 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
422 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto High Street (A96)
122 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1113 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto West Road (A96)
99 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto West Road (A96)
9.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
216 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
14.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
112 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
16.
Take the ramp
128 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Market Street (A940)
825 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Catherine's Road (A940)
77 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto St Catherine's Road (A940)
0.8 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
98 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
848 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
117 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
4.8 mi
24.
Turn right onto B9007
5 mi
25.
Make a slight right onto B9007
13.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto A938
1.8 mi
27.
Make a slight left onto B9153
165 ft
28.
Continue straight to stay on B9153
2.8 mi
29.
Turn right onto A95
2.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto A95
766 ft
31.
Take the ramp on the left
300 ft
32.
Merge right onto A9
81 mi
33.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
495 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
2.4 mi
35.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A9: Stirling
732 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Stirling
26.2 mi
37.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M9
630 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M9
6.4 mi
39.
Keep right towards M80: Carlisle
13.6 mi
40.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
41.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
42.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
43.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
44.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
45.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
30.2 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards M56
0.5 mi
47.
Keep right towards M56
0.5 mi
48.
Merge right onto M56
19.9 mi
49.
Continue onto A494
7.5 mi
50.
Merge left onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
30.5 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
52.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
53.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
54.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
55.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
56.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Elgin to Colwyn Bay with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Elgin to Colwyn Bay. The journey using petrol will set you back 77.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 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 38.85 pounds (£77.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 25.9 pounds (£77.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 19.43 pounds (£77.7 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 Elgin and Colwyn Bay is approximately 448.17 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 54.3 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 (54.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 77.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Elgin to Colwyn Bay is 77.7 pounds.
 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Elgin to Colwyn Bay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.55 £ (49.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.37 £ (49.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.28 £ (49.1/4) /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 Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.