Merthyr Tydfil Elgin by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Elgin by car is 561 miles. The driving time is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

How far is Elgin from Merthyr Tydfil? The driving distance is 561 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Merthyr Tydfil, County: , Wales
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
561 mi , 9 h 40 min
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Route from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin

561 mi 9 h 40 min
1.
Head southeast on Avenue de Clichy (A4054)
5 ft
2.
Continue slightly left onto Bethesda Street (A4102)
537 ft
3.
Continue onto Pontmorlais West (A4102)
648 ft
4.
Continue slightly left onto Penydarren Road (A4102)
1255 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto High Street (A4102)
1009 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4102
219 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
176 ft
8.
Continue straight to stay on A4102
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4102
184 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A4102
0.4 mi
11.
Enter Mountain Hare Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4060
24 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4060
1.7 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
61 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
158 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
21.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
24.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
25.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
28.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
32.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
34.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
36.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
37.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
38.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
39.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
40.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
41.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
42.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
43.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
44.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
45.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
46.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
47.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
48.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
49.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
50.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
52.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
54.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
56.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
57.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
58.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
59.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
60.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
61.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
62.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
69.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
70.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
82.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
83.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
84.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £98. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £49 (£98/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £32.67 (£98/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £24.5 (£98/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 561.48 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 561.48 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 68.1 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 68.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £98.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin amounts to £98.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 68 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 34 £ (68/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 22.67 £ (68/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 17 £ (68/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin

The most time-consuming route from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin spans a distance of 537.14 miles and requires a travel time of 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin by car?

The cheapest route from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin is the second suggested route (537mi, 9h 47min) and costs 93.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin is the first suggested route (561mi, 9h 40min) and costs 98 £.

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 Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 561mi (distance from Merthyr Tydfil to Elgin) and its duration is 9h 40min. The slowest route is 537mi, and its duration is 9h 47min.

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Where is Merthyr Tydfil located?

Merthyr Tydfil is located in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level. Merthyr Tydfil has coordinates 51.7487300o,-3.3816460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merthyr Tydfil from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Elgin?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.