Route from Livingston to Braintree

The distance between Livingston and Braintree is 383 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
383 mi , 6 h 54 min
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Route from Livingston to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Braintree

383 mi 6 h 54 min
1.
Head southwest
112 ft
2.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
3.
Turn left onto Ladywell East Road
1005 ft
4.
Turn left onto Knightsridge East Road
503 ft
5.
Make a slight left
353 ft
6.
Go straight onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 2nd exit
173 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
645 ft
9.
Go straight onto Livingston Road (A899)
0.8 mi
10.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
9.4 mi
13.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
15.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
16.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
17.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
1.2 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards A68: Jedburgh
1245 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
256 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
281 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
125 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
4.8 mi
24.
Continue onto Main Street (A68)
10.8 mi
25.
Enter Carfraemill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
148 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
13.7 mi
27.
Enter Ravenswood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A68
167 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
5.4 mi
29.
Keep left onto A68
28.9 mi
30.
Continue onto A68
666 ft
31.
Turn right to stay on A68
19.3 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
240 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
35.
Merge right onto A69
2.5 mi
36.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A68
664 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
1.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
288 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
17.1 mi
40.
Turn right onto Castle Bank (A68)
895 ft
41.
Continue onto High Street (A68)
0.2 mi
42.
Continue onto Bridge Street (A68)
2.5 mi
43.
Enter Harperley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Darlington
235 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout towards Darlington
5.6 mi
45.
Turn right onto South Road (A68)
0.5 mi
46.
Continue onto Etherley Bank (A68)
0.9 mi
47.
Continue onto Toadpool (A68)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn left onto A68
790 ft
49.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A68)
357 ft
50.
Continue onto Darlington Road (A68)
0.4 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Darlington
88 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout towards Darlington
1.9 mi
53.
Turn right onto B6275
4.8 mi
54.
Turn right onto A67
216 ft
55.
Turn left onto B6275
575 ft
56.
Turn left onto The Green (B6275)
5 mi
57.
Enter Barton Junction and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M)
692 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
0.4 mi
59.
Merge right onto A1(M)
48.9 mi
60.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
61.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
63.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
64.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
65.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
66.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
68.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
70.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
75.
Make a slight left
48 ft
76.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Livingston to Braintree by car?

The journey from Livingston to Braintree by car comes with a price tag of £66.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £33.45 for the trip (£66.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £22.3 each (£66.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £16.73 each (£66.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 46.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £66.9 comes from for the trip from Livingston to Braintree.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £66.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.2 £ (46.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.47 £ (46.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.6 £ (46.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Braintree

The second route from Livingston to the Braintree is 419.14 miles and takes 7 hours and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Livingston to Braintree is the first suggested route (383mi, 6h 54min) and costs 66.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to Braintree is the second suggested route (419mi, 7h 4min) and costs 73.2 £.

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 Livingston to Braintree?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 383mi (distance from Livingston to Braintree) and its duration is 6h 54min. The slowest route is 419mi, and its duration is 7h 4min.

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

Livingston is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 157 meters above sea level. Livingston has coordinates 55.9007080o,-3.5180680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Livingston 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.