Route from Livingston to Peterborough

The distance between Livingston and Peterborough is 311 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
311 mi , 5 h 44 min
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Route from Livingston to Peterborough on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Peterborough

311 mi 5 h 44 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)
101 mi
61.
Take the ramp on the left towards A47: Peterborough
1103 ft
62.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A47
13 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
1.6 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
117 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
3.4 mi
66.
Take the ramp on the left onto A47
1121 ft
67.
Enter Thorpe Wood Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Nene Parkway
670 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Nene Parkway
0.5 mi
69.
Take the ramp on the left
1088 ft
70.
Enter Thorpe Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
71 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
0.9 mi
72.
Enter Longthorpe Parkway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
183 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
0.8 mi
74.
Enter Crescent Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
457 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
0.4 mi
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rivergate (A15)
127 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Rivergate (A15)
223 ft
78.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Livingston to Peterborough by car?

Embarking on the journey from Livingston to Peterborough, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 54.3 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 27.15 pounds for each of two passengers, 18.1 pounds for three passengers, and merely 13.58 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 311.13 miles, the car craves around 37.7 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (37.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 54.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Livingston to Peterborough is marked by a fuel cost of 54.3 pounds.
 

 

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 Peterborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.85 £ (37.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.57 £ (37.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.43 £ (37.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Peterborough

The second route from Livingston to the Peterborough is 346.38 miles and takes 6 hours and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Livingston to Peterborough is the first suggested route (311mi, 5h 44min) and costs 54.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Livingston to Peterborough is the second suggested route (346mi, 6h 11min) and costs 60.5 £.

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 Peterborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 311mi (distance from Livingston to Peterborough) and its duration is 5h 44min. The slowest route is 346mi, and its duration is 6h 11min.

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

Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.