Rutherglen Musselburgh by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Rutherglen and Musselburgh by car is 53.4 miles. The driving time is 57 minutes.

How far is Musselburgh from Rutherglen? The driving distance is 53.4 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
53.4 mi , 57 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Musselburgh

53.4 mi 57 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
1.1 mi
10.
Take exit 2 on the left towards M8: Edinburgh
1215 ft
11.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M8: Edinburgh
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout towards M8: Edinburgh
509 ft
13.
Keep right towards M8: Edinburgh
32.6 mi
14.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
16.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
17.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
18.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
20.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
461 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1285 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
87 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1 mi
24.
Turn right onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
71 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
1053 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Rutherglen to Musselburgh?

The expense of driving from Rutherglen to Musselburgh, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £9.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £4.65 (£9.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £3.1 per passenger (£9.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.33 per passenger (£9.3 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Rutherglen to Musselburgh, approximately 6.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 53.35 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £9.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.25 £ (6.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.17 £ (6.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.63 £ (6.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Musselburgh

The slowest route from Rutherglen to the Musselburgh is 54.18 miles and takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Musselburgh is the first suggested route (53.4mi, 57min) and costs 9.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Musselburgh is the second suggested route (54.2mi, 1h 17min) and costs 9.5 £.

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 Musselburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 53.4mi (distance from Rutherglen to Musselburgh) and its duration is 57min. The slowest route is 54.2mi, and its duration is 1h 17min.

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

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.