Route from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen

The distance between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen is 168 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
168 mi , 2 h 58 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen

168 mi 2 h 58 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn left onto Strawberrybank Road (B7082)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7082
45 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto B7082
0.9 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto A77
0.3 mi
8.
Merge right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
1.9 mi
9.
Continue onto M77
16.2 mi
10.
Keep right towards M8: City Centre
1246 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
4.5 mi
12.
Keep left towards M80: Stirling
15.2 mi
13.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
14.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
15.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
17.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
19.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
20.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
21.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
23.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
25.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
29.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
32.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
34.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
35.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
36.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
38.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
40.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
45.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
46.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
47.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
49.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen?

The expense of driving from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen using petrol amounts to £29.4. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £14.7 (£29.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £9.8 per person (£29.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.35 per person (£29.4 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 20.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £29.4 for the trip from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.2 £ (20.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.8 £ (20.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.1 £ (20.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen

The most time-consuming route from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen spans a distance of 166.84 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen by car?

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (167mi, 3h 29min) and costs 29.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (168mi, 2h 58min) and costs 29.4 £.

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 Kilmarnock to Aberdeen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 168mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen) and its duration is 2h 58min. The slowest route is 167mi, and its duration is 3h 29min.

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

Where is Kilmarnock located?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Aberdeen has coordinates 57.1497170o,-2.0942780o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdeen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.