Rutherglen Aberdeen by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Rutherglen and Aberdeen by car is 148 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

How far is Aberdeen from Rutherglen? The driving distance is 148 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
148 mi , 2 h 35 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Aberdeen

148 mi 2 h 35 min
1.
Head north on Glebe Place
23 ft
2.
Turn right onto Toryglen Road
430 ft
3.
Turn left onto Burnhill Street (B768)
872 ft
4.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
1 mi
5.
Keep left onto A724
0.3 mi
6.
Turn right
88 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right onto M74
3.5 mi
8.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.6 mi
9.
Continue towards M73: Stirling
7 mi
10.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
11.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
12.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
13.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
15.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
17.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
18.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
19.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
21.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
2.5 mi
23.
Enter Strathmartine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
128 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter Old Glamis Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A90)
125 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A90)
0.8 mi
27.
Turn left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
30.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
32.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
33.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
34.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
36.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
38.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
43.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
44.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
45.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
46.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
47.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Rutherglen to Aberdeen?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 25.8 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 12.9 quid each (£25.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 8.6 quid per person (£25.8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 6.45 quid per person (£25.8 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 17.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 147.99 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 17.9 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 Rutherglen to Aberdeen: 25.8 quid.

 

 

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 Rutherglen to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.95 £ (17.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.97 £ (17.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.48 £ (17.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Aberdeen

The second route from Rutherglen to the Aberdeen is 152.56 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rutherglen to Aberdeen by car?

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (148mi, 2h 35min) and costs 25.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (153mi, 3h 4min) and costs 26.6 £.

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 Rutherglen to Aberdeen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 148mi (distance from Rutherglen to Aberdeen) and its duration is 2h 35min. The slowest route is 153mi, and its duration is 3h 4min.

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

Where is Rutherglen located?

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Aberdeen has coordinates 57.1497170o,-2.0942780o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdeen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.