Route from Elgin to South Hams

The distance between Elgin and South Hams is 643 miles. Travel time is 10 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: South Hams, County: Devon, England
643 mi , 10 h 57 min
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Route from Elgin to South Hams on map



Driving directions from Elgin to South Hams

643 mi 10 h 57 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 left onto M5
163 mi
48.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
49.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
50.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
19.3 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto Marley Head (A38)
1049 ft
52.
Enter Marley Head and take the 3rd exit
238 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
170 ft
54.
Turn left to stay on Webland Lane
1.1 mi
55.
Make a sharp right onto Higher Plymouth Road
1.1 mi
56.
Turn left
1281 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Elgin to South Hams?

The expense of driving from Elgin to South Hams, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £112.2. 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 £56.1 (£112.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £37.4 per passenger (£112.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £28.05 per passenger (£112.2 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 South Hams, approximately 77.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 642.73 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 £112.2 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.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Elgin to South Hams.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 77.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 38.9 £ (77.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 25.93 £ (77.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 19.45 £ (77.8/4) /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 South Hams?

South Hams is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. South Hams has coordinates 50.4102244o,-3.8009332o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Hams from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.