Irvine Braintree by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Irvine and Braintree by car is 412 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

How far is Braintree from Irvine? The driving distance is 412 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
412 mi , 7 h 10 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Irvine to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Irvine to Braintree

412 mi 7 h 10 min
1.
Head southeast
153 ft
2.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
3.
Turn right onto Fullarton Street (A737)
641 ft
4.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A737)
1078 ft
5.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
17 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
213 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.2 mi
9.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
484 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A71
588 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
311 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A76
771 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
34.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
35.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
37.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
40.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
41.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
42.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
43.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
44.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
45.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
46.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
47.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
48.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
50.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
51.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
53.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
54.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
56.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
58.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
65.
Make a slight left
48 ft
66.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Irvine to Braintree by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £71.9. 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 £35.95 (£71.9/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £23.97 (£71.9/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £17.98 (£71.9/4).

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 411.94 miles, this computation entails multiplying 411.94 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 49.9 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 49.9 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £71.9.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Irvine to Braintree stands at £71.9.

Diesel cost from Irvine to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.95 £ (49.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.63 £ (49.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.48 £ (49.9/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Irvine to Braintree

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Irvine to Braintree covers 433.37 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 17 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Irvine to Braintree by car?

The cheapest route from Irvine to Braintree is the first suggested route (412mi, 7h 10min) and costs 71.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Irvine to Braintree is the second suggested route (433mi, 7h 17min) and costs 75.7 £.

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 Irvine to Braintree?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 412mi (distance from Irvine to Braintree) and its duration is 7h 10min. The slowest route is 433mi, and its duration is 7h 17min.

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

Where is Irvine located?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Braintree?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.