Route from Elgin to Livingston

The distance between Elgin and Livingston is 174 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
174 mi , 3 h 18 min
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Route from Elgin to Livingston on map



Driving directions from Elgin to Livingston

174 mi 3 h 18 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 2nd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
337 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
37.
Keep right towards M90: Edinburgh
31.4 mi
38.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
39.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
40.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
41.
Keep right onto M8
5 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards A899
1002 ft
43.
Keep left towards A899
0.4 mi
44.
Go straight onto Livingston Road (A899)
0.3 mi
45.
Make a slight left
1101 ft
46.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
246 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
901 ft
48.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
139 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
50.
Make a slight left
289 ft
51.
Keep left at the fork
215 ft
52.
Go straight onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
53.
Turn right onto Ladywell East Road
535 ft
54.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
55.
Turn left
112 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Elgin to Livingston by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Elgin to Livingston is £30.4 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £15.2 for the journey (£30.4 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £10.13 (£30.4 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £7.6 (£30.4 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 21.1 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £30.4 fare for the journey from Elgin to Livingston.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £30.4, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Elgin to Livingston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.55 £ (21.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.03 £ (21.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.28 £ (21.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Elgin to Livingston

The most time-consuming route from Elgin to Livingston spans a distance of 178.33 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Elgin to Livingston by car?

The cheapest route from Elgin to Livingston is the first suggested route (174mi, 3h 18min) and costs 30.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Elgin to Livingston is the second suggested route (178mi, 3h 38min) and costs 31.1 £.

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 Livingston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 174mi (distance from Elgin to Livingston) and its duration is 3h 18min. The slowest route is 178mi, and its duration is 3h 38min.

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

Livingston is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 157 meters above sea level. Livingston has coordinates 55.9007080o,-3.5180680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Livingston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.