Route from Glenrothes to Musselburgh

The distance between Glenrothes and Musselburgh is 46.4 miles. Travel time is 49 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
46.4 mi , 49 min
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Route from Glenrothes to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Musselburgh

46.4 mi 49 min
1.
Head west
897 ft
2.
Make a slight right onto Queensgate
331 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
30 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
537 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Flemington Road
68 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
297 ft
7.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensway (A911)
14 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A911)
0.4 mi
9.
Enter Preston Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
438 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
11.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A92
398 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
13.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
179 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
10.3 mi
15.
Continue onto M90
859 ft
16.
Continue towards M90 South: Edinburgh
0.9 mi
17.
Keep right towards M90 South: Edinburgh
6.9 mi
18.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
19.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
21.
Keep left onto M8
4.3 mi
22.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
24.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
25.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
26.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
28.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
461 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1285 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
87 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1 mi
32.
Turn right onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
71 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
1053 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Glenrothes to Musselburgh by car?

Driving from Glenrothes to Musselburgh costs £8.1 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £4.05 (£8.1 split by 2). With three friends, it's £2.7 each (£8.1 divided by 3), and with four, it's £2.03 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 5.6 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £8.1 Glenrothes-Musselburgh fare.

In all, the travel costs £8.1 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.8 £ (5.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.87 £ (5.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.4 £ (5.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Musselburgh

The second route from Glenrothes to the Musselburgh is 38.87 miles and takes 57 minutes.

The third route from Glenrothes to the Musselburgh is 70.09 miles and takes 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Glenrothes to Musselburgh by car?

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (38.9mi, 57min) and costs 6.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Glenrothes to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (46.4mi, 49min) and costs 8.1 £.

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Musselburgh is the third suggested route (70mi, 1h 37min) and costs 12.2 £.

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 Glenrothes to Musselburgh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 46.4mi (distance from Glenrothes to Musselburgh) and its duration is 49min. The other route is 38.9mi, and its duration is 57min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 37min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Glenrothes to Musselburgh by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Glenrothes to Musselburgh. It provides driving directions from Glenrothes to Musselburgh, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Glenrothes - Musselburgh 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 Glenrothes to Musselburgh with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Glenrothes located?

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Musselburgh?

Musselburgh is located in East Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Musselburgh has coordinates 55.9419410o,-3.0539180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Musselburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.