Route from Lancaster to Aberdeen

The distance between Lancaster and Aberdeen is 296 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 1 minute.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
296 mi , 5 h 1 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Lancaster to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Aberdeen

296 mi 5 h 1 min
1.
Head northwest on King Street (A6)
933 ft
2.
Continue onto China Street (A6)
522 ft
3.
Continue onto Bridge Lane (A6)
412 ft
4.
Continue onto Cable Street (A6)
904 ft
5.
Keep left onto Cable Street (A6)
485 ft
6.
Continue onto Parliament Street (A6)
760 ft
7.
Continue onto Kingsway (A589)
354 ft
8.
Keep left onto A589
1.4 mi
9.
Make a slight left
603 ft
10.
Merge right onto Bay Gateway (A683)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Shefferlands Roundabout and take the 2nd exit
433 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M6
72 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
15.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
16.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
17.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
19.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
20.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
21.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
23.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
25.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
26.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
27.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
29.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
31.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
33.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
35.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
38.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
40.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
41.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
42.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
44.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
46.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
51.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
52.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
53.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
54.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
55.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Lancaster to Aberdeen?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 51.7 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 25.85 quid each (£51.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 17.23 quid per person (£51.7 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 12.93 quid per person (£51.7 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 35.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 296.41 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 35.9 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Lancaster to Aberdeen: 51.7 quid.

 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.95 £ (35.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.97 £ (35.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.98 £ (35.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Aberdeen

The second route from Lancaster to the Aberdeen is 280.82 miles and takes 5 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (281mi, 5h 19min) and costs 49 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (296mi, 5h 1min) and costs 51.7 £.

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 Lancaster to Aberdeen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 296mi (distance from Lancaster to Aberdeen) and its duration is 5h 1min. The slowest route is 281mi, and its duration is 5h 19min.

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

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster 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.