Route from Musselburgh to Neath

The distance between Musselburgh and Neath is 418 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
To: Neath, County: Swansea, Wales
418 mi , 7 h 17 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Musselburgh to Neath on map



Driving directions from Musselburgh to Neath

418 mi 7 h 17 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
40 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
41.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
43.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
47.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
62.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
63.
Make a slight left
75 ft
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
66.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
73.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
74.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
75.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
77.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
79.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
81.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
82.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
83.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
84.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
85.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
86.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
87.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
88.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
89.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
90.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
91.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
92.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Musselburgh to Neath by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £72.9. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £36.45 (£72.9/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £24.3 per person (£72.9/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £18.23 per person (£72.9/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 417.55 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 417.55 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 50.6 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 50.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £72.9.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Musselburgh to Neath amounts to £72.9.

 

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 Neath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.3 £ (50.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.87 £ (50.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.65 £ (50.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Musselburgh to Neath

The most time-consuming route from Musselburgh to Neath spans a distance of 388.3 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 21 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Musselburgh to Neath is the second suggested route (388mi, 7h 21min) and costs 67.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Musselburgh to Neath is the first suggested route (418mi, 7h 17min) and costs 72.9 £.

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 Neath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 418mi (distance from Musselburgh to Neath) and its duration is 7h 17min. The slowest route is 388mi, and its duration is 7h 21min.

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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 Neath?

Neath is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Neath has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Neath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.