Route from Musselburgh to East Dorset

The distance between Musselburgh and East Dorset is 423 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
To: East Dorset, County: Dorset, England
423 mi , 7 h 39 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Musselburgh to East Dorset on map



Driving directions from Musselburgh to East Dorset

423 mi 7 h 39 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 2nd exit onto A7
155 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Gilmerton Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
164 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Melville Dykes Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
123 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Eskbank Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
211 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Hardengreen Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
194 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.3 mi
21.
Turn right
0.7 mi
22.
Turn left onto B704
35 ft
23.
Turn right
0.7 mi
24.
Continue straight
1079 ft
25.
Turn right
1.6 mi
26.
Turn right
0.3 mi
27.
Continue straight
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Parduvine Road
0.6 mi
29.
Turn left onto A6094
3.1 mi
30.
Turn left onto A6094
1.9 mi
31.
Keep right onto A701
9.4 mi
32.
Go straight onto A72
3.2 mi
33.
Continue onto A701
27.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A74(M)
15 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
30.5 mi
36.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
37.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
38.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
39.
Keep left onto M5
53.9 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.9 mi
41.
Merge right onto Brockworth Bypass (A417)
2.9 mi
42.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
239 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
44.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
148 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
12.1 mi
46.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
0.8 mi
47.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2.1 mi
48.
Continue onto Cricklade Bypass (A419)
11.6 mi
49.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Road (A346)
620 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (A346)
0.8 mi
51.
Continue onto A346
6.9 mi
52.
Make a slight left onto London Road (A346)
859 ft
53.
Turn right to stay on Salisbury Road (A346)
0.3 mi
54.
Enter Marlborough Business Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Salisbury Road (A346)
112 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Salisbury Road (A346)
4.1 mi
56.
Go straight onto Burbage Bypass (A346)
1.5 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A338
246 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A338
4.7 mi
59.
Turn right onto Church Street (A338)
979 ft
60.
Continue onto Tidworth Road (A338)
1.1 mi
61.
Continue onto Collingbourne Road (A338)
0.7 mi
62.
Continue onto Pennings Road (A338)
0.6 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pennings Road (A338)
97 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Pennings Road (A338)
0.7 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pennings Road (A338)
84 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Pennings Road (A338)
1150 ft
67.
Continue onto Park Road (A338)
1232 ft
68.
Continue onto Salisbury Road (A338)
0.3 mi
69.
Continue straight onto Salisbury Road (A338)
2.6 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A338
99 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A338
6.8 mi
72.
Turn left onto A338
1.9 mi
73.
Turn left onto A338
0.6 mi
74.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A30)
110 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A30)
1247 ft
76.
Enter Hampton Park and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A30)
65 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A30)
857 ft
78.
Enter Bishopdown Farm and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A30)
108 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A30)
1 mi
80.
Enter St Mark's Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Churchill Way East (A36)
139 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Churchill Way East (A36)
0.7 mi
82.
Enter College Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Churchill Way South (A338)
136 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto Churchill Way South (A338)
0.3 mi
84.
Enter Exeter Street Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto New Bridge Road (A338)
16 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto New Bridge Road (A338)
1209 ft
86.
Enter Harnham Junction and take the 1st exit onto Downton Road (A338)
100 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto Downton Road (A338)
149 ft
88.
Keep right onto Downton Road (A338)
96 ft
89.
Continue onto Coombe Road (A354)
2.7 mi
90.
Continue slightly left onto Blandford Road (A354)
9.2 mi
91.
Enter Handley Cross and take the 1st exit onto B3081
27 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto B3081
3.4 mi
93.
Turn left onto B3081
0.7 mi
94.
Turn right onto B3078
0.7 mi
95.
Turn left onto B3081
0.8 mi
96.
Turn right onto Horton Road
0.6 mi
97.
Turn left onto Verwood Road
0.5 mi
98.
Turn right
999 ft
99.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Musselburgh to East Dorset?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 73.8 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 36.9 quid each (£73.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 24.6 quid per person (£73.8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 18.45 quid per person (£73.8 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 51.3 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 422.92 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 51.3 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Musselburgh to East Dorset: 73.8 quid.

 

 

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 Musselburgh to East Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.6 £ (51.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.07 £ (51.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.8 £ (51.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Musselburgh to East Dorset

The most time-consuming route from Musselburgh to East Dorset spans a distance of 451.55 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Musselburgh to East Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Musselburgh to East Dorset is the first suggested route (423mi, 7h 39min) and costs 73.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Musselburgh to East Dorset is the second suggested route (452mi, 7h 46min) and costs 78.8 £.

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 East Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 423mi (distance from Musselburgh to East Dorset) and its duration is 7h 39min. The slowest route is 452mi, and its duration is 7h 46min.

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

East Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. East Dorset has coordinates 50.8715475o,-1.9179876o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.