Route from Harrogate to Inverness

The distance between Harrogate and Inverness is 361 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

From: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Inverness, County: Highland, Scotland
361 mi , 6 h 26 min
Tolls: Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Harrogate to Inverness on map



Driving directions from Harrogate to Inverness

361 mi 6 h 26 min
1.
Head south on Prospect Place
222 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albert Street
105 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Park (A61)
320 ft
4.
Continue onto Parliament Street (A61)
987 ft
5.
Continue onto Ripon Road (A61)
0.9 mi
6.
Enter New Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Skipton Road (A59)
46 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A59)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skipton Road (A59)
87 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A59)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue straight onto Skipton Road (A59)
9.1 mi
11.
Continue onto Kex Gill Road (A59)
4.5 mi
12.
Enter Bolton Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Long Causeway (A59)
146 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Long Causeway (A59)
2.7 mi
14.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A59)
1.2 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
120 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
1.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
216 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Skipton Road (A65)
396 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A65)
3 mi
21.
Continue left onto High Street (A65)
677 ft
22.
Continue slightly right onto Skipton Road (A65)
5.1 mi
23.
Continue onto Main Road (A65)
1053 ft
24.
Continue onto Kendal Road (A65)
1.6 mi
25.
Continue onto Main Street (A65)
3 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A65
73 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A65
11.7 mi
28.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
109 ft
29.
Keep right onto New Road (A65)
4.1 mi
30.
Turn right
581 ft
31.
Make a slight right onto Long Lane
0.9 mi
32.
Continue onto Wandales Lane
0.8 mi
33.
Go straight onto Bents Lane
896 ft
34.
Turn left onto Flush Brow
136 ft
35.
Turn right to stay on Flush Brow
762 ft
36.
Turn right onto A683
6.5 mi
37.
Go straight onto B6256
1.1 mi
38.
Turn left onto Scotch Jeans (A684)
2.1 mi
39.
Take the ramp towards M6: The North
0.3 mi
40.
Merge right onto M6
53.1 mi
41.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
42.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
43.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
44.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
45.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
46.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
47.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
48.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
50.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
52.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
108 mi
54.
Take the ramp on the left onto A9
454 ft
55.
Continue slightly left onto Sir Walter Scott Drive (A8082)
981 ft
56.
Enter Inshes Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Old Perth Road (B9006)
409 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Perth Road (B9006)
0.3 mi
58.
Continue straight onto Culcabock Road (B853)
0.4 mi
59.
Continue onto Damfield Road (B853)
876 ft
60.
Turn right onto Annfield Road (B853)
0.3 mi
61.
Turn left onto Southside Road
217 ft
62.
Turn right onto Mayfield Road
1160 ft
63.
Turn right onto Culduthel Road (B861)
761 ft
64.
Continue onto Castle Street (B861)
866 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Harrogate to Inverness with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Harrogate to Inverness. The journey using petrol will set you back 62.6 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 31.3 pounds (£62.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 20.87 pounds (£62.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 15.65 pounds (£62.6 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Harrogate and Inverness is approximately 360.86 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 43.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (43.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 62.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Harrogate to Inverness is 62.6 pounds.
 

 

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 Harrogate to Inverness.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 39.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.75 £ (39.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.17 £ (39.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.88 £ (39.5/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Harrogate to Inverness

The second route from Harrogate to the Inverness is 335.04 miles and takes 6 hours and 27 minutes.


Which is the cheapest route from Harrogate to Inverness by car?

The cheapest route from Harrogate to Inverness is the second suggested route (335mi, 6h 27min) and costs 58.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Harrogate to Inverness is the first suggested route (361mi, 6h 26min) and costs 62.6 £.

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 Harrogate to Inverness?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 361mi (distance from Harrogate to Inverness) and its duration is 6h 26min. The slowest route is 335mi, and its duration is 6h 27min.

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


Where is Harrogate located?

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Harrogate has coordinates 53.9921200o,-1.5418120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrogate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.


What is the location of Inverness?

Inverness is located in Highland county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Inverness has coordinates 57.4777730o,-4.2247210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Inverness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.