Route from Elgin to South Somerset

The distance between Elgin and South Somerset is 590 miles. Travel time is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
590 mi , 10 h 12 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Elgin to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Elgin to South Somerset

590 mi 10 h 12 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
117 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
49.
Enter Dunball Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Puriton Hill (A39)
37 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.3 mi
51.
Enter Puriton Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
289 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout
101 ft
53.
Merge right onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.9 mi
54.
Continue left onto Bath Road (A39)
7.5 mi
55.
Turn right onto Berhill
1 mi
56.
Continue onto Cockrod
2 mi
57.
Turn right onto B3151
4.6 mi
58.
Turn right
364 ft
59.
Continue straight
484 ft
60.
Turn left
108 ft
61.
Turn left onto Catsgore Road
1.4 mi
62.
Turn left onto A372
0.3 mi
63.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Elgin to South Somerset by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £102.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £51.1 (£102.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £34.07 (£102.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £25.55 (£102.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 589.53 miles, this computation entails multiplying 589.53 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 71.5 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 71.5 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £102.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Elgin to South Somerset stands at £102.2.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Elgin to South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 64.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 32.25 £ (64.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 21.5 £ (64.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 16.13 £ (64.5/4) /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 Somerset?

South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.