Route from Elgin to Derby
The distance between Elgin and Derby is 455 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Driving directions from Elgin to Derby
How much does it cost to drive from Elgin to Derby?
If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 78.9 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.
Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 39.45 quid each (£78.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 26.3 quid per person (£78.9 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 19.73 quid per person (£78.9 divided by 4).
Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 55.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 454.82 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.
So, you take the fuel needed, which is 55.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Elgin to Derby: 78.9 quid.
Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:
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Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.
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Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.
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Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Elgin to Derby.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.9 £ (49.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.6 £ (49.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.45 £ (49.8/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Elgin to Derby
The most time-consuming route from Elgin to Derby spans a distance of 434.61 miles and requires a travel time of 8 hours and 8 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Elgin to Derby by car?
The cheapest route from Elgin to Derby is the second suggested route (435mi, 8h 8min) and costs 75.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Elgin to Derby is the first suggested route (455mi, 7h 57min) and costs 78.9 £.
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 Elgin to Derby?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 455mi (distance from Elgin to Derby) and its duration is 7h 57min. The slowest route is 435mi, and its duration is 8h 8min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Elgin to Derby by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Elgin to Derby. It provides driving directions from Elgin to Derby, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Elgin - Derby 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 Elgin to Derby with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
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 Derby?
Derby is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 48 meters above sea level. Derby has coordinates 52.9225301o,-1.4746186o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Derby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.