Route from Musselburgh to Ayr

The distance between Musselburgh and Ayr is 87 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

From: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
To: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
87 mi , 1 h 36 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Musselburgh to Ayr on map



Driving directions from Musselburgh to Ayr

87 mi 1 h 36 min
1.
Head west on High Street (A199)
37 ft
2.
Make a slight left onto Mall Avenue (A6095)
1002 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
154 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
5.
Turn left onto Eskview Terrace (B6415)
0.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Monktonhall Terrace (B6415)
0.7 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B6415
15 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1289 ft
9.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
531 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
11.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
14.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
16.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
17.
Continue towards M8
29.6 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
19.
Merge right onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
5.5 mi
21.
Continue straight to stay on East Kilbride Expressway (A749)
0.5 mi
22.
Turn left onto A749
184 ft
23.
Turn left onto A749
697 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
55 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
100 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stewartfield Way
132 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1241 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
97 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
95 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
956 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stewartfield Way
81 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
111 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
527 ft
38.
Enter Philipshill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Redwood Drive (A726)
164 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Redwood Drive (A726)
1184 ft
40.
Continue onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.4 mi
41.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
192 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
3.1 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
80 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M77
8.2 mi
46.
Continue onto A77
11.1 mi
47.
Enter Dutch House Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
10 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
2.2 mi
49.
Enter Sandyford Toll Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
134 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
1.7 mi
51.
Enter Whitletts Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
289 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
1.5 mi
53.
Enter Holmston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A70
327 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.2 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
20 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
119 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Station Bridge (A70)
60 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge (A70)
402 ft
59.
Continue left onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
394 ft
60.
Keep right onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
51 ft
61.
Turn right onto Beresford Terrace (A70)
440 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £15.1. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £7.55 (£15.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.03 per passenger (£15.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £3.78 per passenger (£15.1 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 10.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £15.1 comes from for the journey from Musselburgh to Ayr.
 

 

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 Musselburgh to Ayr.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.25 £ (10.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.5 £ (10.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.63 £ (10.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Musselburgh to Ayr

The second route from Musselburgh to the Ayr is 85.96 miles and takes 1 hour and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Musselburgh to Ayr is the second suggested route (86mi, 1h 55min) and costs 15 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Musselburgh to Ayr is the first suggested route (87mi, 1h 36min) and costs 15.1 £.

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 Ayr?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 87mi (distance from Musselburgh to Ayr) and its duration is 1h 36min. The slowest route is 86mi, and its duration is 1h 55min.

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

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 Ayr?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.