Route from Elgin to Reading

The distance between Elgin and Reading is 562 miles. Travel time is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
562 mi , 9 h 47 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Elgin to Reading on map



Driving directions from Elgin to Reading

562 mi 9 h 47 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)
86 mi
46.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
11.7 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
49.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
50.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
51.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
52.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
53.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
54.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
11.8 mi
56.
Take the ramp on the left towards A432: Ring Road
1215 ft
57.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
40 ft
58.
Keep left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
1.2 mi
59.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4074
341 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
61.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
127 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4074)
173 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
65.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
1 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
223 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
203 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4074
32 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
10.8 mi
72.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A4155)
857 ft
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
127 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1240 ft
75.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A329)
165 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A329)
956 ft
77.
Make a slight left onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
48 ft
78.
Make a slight right onto Caversham Road (A329)
281 ft
79.
Continue onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
80.
Make a slight left
489 ft
81.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Street
65 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
83.
Turn left
999 ft
84.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Elgin to Reading?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 98.1 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 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 49.05 quid each (£98.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 32.7 quid per person (£98.1 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 24.53 quid per person (£98.1 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 68.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 561.82 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 68.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Elgin to Reading: 98.1 quid.

 

Diesel cost from Elgin to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 68 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 34 £ (68/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 22.67 £ (68/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 17 £ (68/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

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 Reading?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.