Route from Hamilton to Musselburgh

The distance between Hamilton and Musselburgh is 49 miles. Travel time is 54 minutes.

From: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
49 mi , 54 min
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Route from Hamilton to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Hamilton to Musselburgh

49 mi 54 min
1.
Head east on Wellhall Road (B755)
62 ft
2.
Continue onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bothwell Road (B7071)
10 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Bothwell Road (B7071)
1.2 mi
5.
Continue onto Hamilton Road (B7071)
592 ft
6.
Turn right onto Bellshill Road (A7071)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bellshill Road (A725)
842 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.8 mi
9.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
30.4 mi
11.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
13.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
14.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
15.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
17.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
461 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1285 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
87 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1 mi
21.
Turn right onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
71 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
1053 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Hamilton to Musselburgh by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £8.6. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 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 £4.3 (£8.6/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.87 (£8.6/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £2.15 (£8.6/4).

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 48.96 miles, this computation entails multiplying 48.96 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 5.9 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 5.9 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £8.6.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Hamilton to Musselburgh stands at £8.6.

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Hamilton to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.95 £ (5.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.97 £ (5.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.48 £ (5.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Hamilton to Musselburgh

The second route from Hamilton to the Musselburgh is 49.94 miles and takes 1 hour and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Hamilton to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (49mi, 54min) and costs 8.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Hamilton to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (49.9mi, 1h 9min) and costs 8.7 £.

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 Hamilton to Musselburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 49mi (distance from Hamilton to Musselburgh) and its duration is 54min. The slowest route is 49.9mi, and its duration is 1h 9min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Hamilton to Musselburgh by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Hamilton to Musselburgh. It provides driving directions from Hamilton to Musselburgh, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Hamilton - 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton located?

Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton 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.