Route from Greenock to Elgin

The distance between Greenock and Elgin is 210 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Greenock, County: Inverclyde, Scotland
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
210 mi , 3 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Greenock to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Greenock to Elgin

210 mi 3 h 59 min
1.
Head southeast on Jardine Terrace
93 ft
2.
Turn left onto Margaret Street
219 ft
3.
Turn right onto Brougham Street (A770)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Grey Place (A770)
419 ft
5.
Continue onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
0.4 mi
6.
Enter Bullring Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalrymple Street (A8)
324 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalrymple Street (A8)
1251 ft
8.
Continue onto Rue End Street (A8)
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A8)
113 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A8)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto East Hamilton Street (A8)
185 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto East Hamilton Street (A8)
0.7 mi
13.
Continue onto Port Glasgow Road (A8)
1205 ft
14.
Continue onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Glen Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
27 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
799 ft
17.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
235 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Comet Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
100 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Newark Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
119 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
1.4 mi
23.
Enter Woodhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A8
255 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A8
2.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A8
89 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A8
0.7 mi
27.
Continue onto M8
13.4 mi
28.
Keep right onto M8
4.9 mi
29.
Keep left towards M80: Stirling
15.2 mi
30.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
31.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
32.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
34.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
36.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
38.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
39.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
40.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
41.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
42.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
43.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
44.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
51.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
52.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
64.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
65.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
66.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Greenock to Elgin?

The expense of driving from Greenock to Elgin, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £36.6. 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 £18.3 (£36.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.2 per passenger (£36.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.15 per passenger (£36.6 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 Greenock to Elgin, approximately 25.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 209.57 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 £36.6 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.
 

Diesel cost from Greenock to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.7 £ (25.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.47 £ (25.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.35 £ (25.4/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Greenock to Elgin

The slowest route from Greenock to the Elgin is 204.54 miles and takes 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Greenock to Elgin by car?

The cheapest route from Greenock to Elgin is the second suggested route (205mi, 4h 5min) and costs 35.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Greenock to Elgin is the first suggested route (210mi, 3h 59min) and costs 36.6 £.

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 Greenock to Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 210mi (distance from Greenock to Elgin) and its duration is 3h 59min. The slowest route is 205mi, and its duration is 4h 5min.

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

Where is Greenock located?

Greenock is located in Inverclyde county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Greenock has coordinates 55.9564760o,-4.7719830o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Greenock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Elgin?

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.