Route from Musselburgh to Ashford

The distance between Musselburgh and Ashford is 445 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
To: Ashford, County: Kent, England
445 mi , 7 h 31 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Musselburgh to Ashford on map



Driving directions from Musselburgh to Ashford

445 mi 7 h 31 min
1.
Head east on High Street (A199)
59 ft
2.
Turn right onto Dalrymple Loan (A6124)
989 ft
3.
Continue left onto Inveresk Road (A6124)
791 ft
4.
Turn right onto Newbigging (A6124)
541 ft
5.
Continue onto Inveresk Brae (A6124)
621 ft
6.
Turn left onto Inveresk Village Road (A6124)
1153 ft
7.
Continue onto Carberry Road (A6124)
0.9 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Salters Road (A6094)
16 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Salters Road (A6094)
0.7 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the right onto A1
19 mi
11.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
215 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
192 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
4.3 mi
15.
Go straight onto A1
2.6 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
11.3 mi
18.
Continue onto A1
8.1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
291 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.4 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
176 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
115 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
52.5 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Seaton Burn Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
319 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
2 mi
28.
Keep left onto A19
642 ft
29.
Enter Moor Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A19
444 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A19
29.4 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
32.
Keep left towards A179: Hartlepool
131 ft
33.
Make a slight right
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto A19
34.6 mi
35.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
36.
Continue onto A1(M)
25.2 mi
37.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
38.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
40.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
41.
Continue onto M11
41.8 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
43.
Keep left towards M25: (M20
0.5 mi
44.
Merge right onto M25
15.2 mi
45.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
47.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
48.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
49.
Continue onto M2
5.5 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left onto M2
0.4 mi
51.
Enter Taddington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A229
808 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A229
1211 ft
53.
Enter Lord Lees Roundabout and take the 1st exit
17 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout
1058 ft
55.
Continue onto A229
2 mi
56.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
57.
Keep right at the fork
319 ft
58.
Enter Cobtree Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Ashford
26 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout towards Ashford
18.4 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left towards Ashford
0.3 mi
61.
Enter Drovers Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Fougeres Way (A20)
1136 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Fougeres Way (A20)
0.3 mi
63.
Enter Drovers Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maidstone Road (A292)
201 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Maidstone Road (A292)
0.4 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (A292)
225 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (A292)
682 ft
67.
Turn left onto Somerset Road (A292)
0.3 mi
68.
Turn right onto Wellesley Road (A2042)
636 ft
69.
Continue onto Station Road (A2042)
898 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Musselburgh to Ashford?

The expense of driving from Musselburgh to Ashford using petrol amounts to £77.7. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £38.85 (£77.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £25.9 per person (£77.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £19.43 per person (£77.7 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 53.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £77.7 for the trip from Musselburgh to Ashford.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Musselburgh to Ashford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 53.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26.95 £ (53.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.97 £ (53.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.48 £ (53.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Musselburgh to Ashford

The slowest route from Musselburgh to the Ashford is 459.93 miles and takes 7 hours and 46 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Musselburgh to Ashford is the first suggested route (445mi, 7h 31min) and costs 77.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Musselburgh to Ashford is the second suggested route (460mi, 7h 46min) and costs 80.3 £.

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 Musselburgh to Ashford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 445mi (distance from Musselburgh to Ashford) and its duration is 7h 31min. The slowest route is 460mi, and its duration is 7h 46min.

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Where is Musselburgh located?

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.

What is the location of Ashford?

Ashford is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 46 meters above sea level. Ashford has coordinates 51.1464659o,0.8750190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ashford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.