Route from Richmond upon Thames to Elgin

The distance between Richmond upon Thames and Elgin is 581 miles. Travel time is 9 hours and 60 minutes.

From: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
581 mi , 9 h 60 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Richmond upon Thames to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Elgin

581 mi 9 h 60 min
1.
Head southeast on Duke Street
37 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Quadrant (A307)
737 ft
3.
Continue onto Kew Road (A307)
598 ft
4.
Turn left onto A307
109 ft
5.
Merge right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
7 ft
6.
Keep right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
177 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Kew Road (A307)
1.8 mi
8.
Turn right onto Kew Bridge Road (A205)
284 ft
9.
Turn left onto Lionel Road South
0.3 mi
10.
Merge right onto Great West Road (A4)
65 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
8.4 mi
12.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 South: Gatwick
0.4 mi
13.
Keep right towards M25 North: Oxford
0.7 mi
14.
Merge right onto M25
4.3 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
16.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
17.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
19.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
23.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
24.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
25.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
26.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
27.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
28.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
29.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
30.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
32.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A9: Inverness
37 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
34.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
36.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
37.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
38.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
39.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
40.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
41.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
42.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
49.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
50.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
62.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
63.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Richmond upon Thames to Elgin by car?

The journey from Richmond upon Thames to Elgin by car comes with a price tag of £101.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £50.75 for the trip (£101.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £33.83 each (£101.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £25.38 each (£101.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 70.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £101.5 comes from for the trip from Richmond upon Thames to Elgin.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £101.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 


Diesel cost from Richmond upon Thames to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 70.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 35.2 £ (70.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 23.47 £ (70.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 17.6 £ (70.4/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.


Where is Richmond upon Thames located?

Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames 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.