Route from Elgin to South Ribble

The distance between Elgin and South Ribble is 363 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: South Ribble, County: Lancashire, England
363 mi , 6 h 21 min
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Route from Elgin to South Ribble on map



Driving directions from Elgin to South Ribble

363 mi 6 h 21 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)
1.2 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto Preston Bypass (M6)
1127 ft
47.
Enter Bamber Bridge Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bamber Bridge Interchange
209 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Bamber Bridge Interchange
867 ft
49.
Keep right onto Bamber Bridge Interchange
347 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
991 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout
931 ft
52.
Continue onto M65
0.6 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left onto A6
334 ft
54.
Merge left onto Lostock Lane (A582)
0.4 mi
55.
Keep left onto Farington Road (A582)
0.9 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Croston Road
203 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Croston Road
0.3 mi
58.
Make a sharp right onto Fowler Lane
898 ft
59.
Turn left
155 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Elgin to South Ribble by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £63.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £31.7 (£63.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £21.13 (£63.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £15.85 (£63.4/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 362.98 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 362.98 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 44 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 44 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £63.4.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Elgin to South Ribble amounts to £63.4.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Elgin to South Ribble.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 44 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22 £ (44/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.67 £ (44/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11 £ (44/4) /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 Ribble?

South Ribble is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 31 meters above sea level. South Ribble has coordinates 53.7174767o,-2.6970096o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Ribble from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.