Route from Melton to Musselburgh

The distance between Melton and Musselburgh is 291 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
291 mi , 5 h 3 min
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Route from Melton to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Melton to Musselburgh

291 mi 5 h 3 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.9 mi
2.
Turn right onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Goadby Road
571 ft
4.
Turn left onto Melton Road (A607)
7.9 mi
5.
Continue onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wyville Road (A607)
237 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Wyville Road (A607)
609 ft
8.
Take the ramp
465 ft
9.
Merge right onto A1
65 mi
10.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
11.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
12.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
13.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
27.6 mi
14.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
25.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
18.7 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1
0.3 mi
28.
Turn left onto Salters Road (A6094)
0.6 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Carberry Road (A6124)
180 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Carberry Road (A6124)
0.9 mi
31.
Continue onto Inveresk Village Road (A6124)
1153 ft
32.
Turn right onto Inveresk Brae (A6124)
621 ft
33.
Continue onto Newbigging (A6124)
541 ft
34.
Turn left onto Inveresk Road (A6124)
791 ft
35.
Turn right onto Dalrymple Loan (A6124)
989 ft
36.
Turn left onto High Street (A199)
59 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Melton to Musselburgh by car?

Embarking on the journey from Melton to Musselburgh, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 50.9 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 25.45 pounds for each of two passengers, 16.97 pounds for three passengers, and merely 12.73 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 291.49 miles, the car craves around 35.3 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 (35.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 50.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Melton to Musselburgh is marked by a fuel cost of 50.9 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Melton to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.65 £ (35.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.77 £ (35.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.83 £ (35.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Alternative routes from Melton to Musselburgh

The slowest route from Melton to the Musselburgh is 304.82 miles and takes 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Melton to Musselburgh by car?

The cheapest route from Melton to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (291mi, 5h 3min) and costs 50.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Melton to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (305mi, 5h 21min) and costs 53.2 £.

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 Melton to Musselburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 291mi (distance from Melton to Musselburgh) and its duration is 5h 3min. The slowest route is 305mi, and its duration is 5h 21min.

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

Where is Melton located?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Musselburgh?

Musselburgh is located in East Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Musselburgh has coordinates 55.9419410o,-3.0539180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Musselburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.