Route from Sheffield to Elgin

The distance between Sheffield and Elgin is 402 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Sheffield, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
402 mi , 7 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Sheffield to Elgin on map



Driving directions from Sheffield to Elgin

402 mi 7 h 40 min
1.
Head north on Barker's Pool
8 ft
2.
Continue onto Leopold Street
758 ft
3.
Continue onto Trippet Lane
508 ft
4.
Keep right onto Trippet Lane
278 ft
5.
Turn right onto Rockingham Street
600 ft
6.
Turn right onto Broad Lane (B6539)
770 ft
7.
Continue onto Tenter Street (B6539)
542 ft
8.
Continue onto West Bar Green (B6539)
358 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Corporation Street
59 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
598 ft
11.
Merge right onto Shalesmoor (A61)
922 ft
12.
Make a slight left onto Chatham Street
687 ft
13.
Continue onto Pitsmoor Road
0.7 mi
14.
Continue onto Barnsley Road (A6135)
2.2 mi
15.
Continue onto High Greave (A6135)
0.5 mi
16.
Continue onto Cross Hill (A6135)
0.3 mi
17.
Continue onto The Common (A6135)
0.5 mi
18.
Turn right onto Nether Road (B6087)
245 ft
19.
Continue onto Nether Lane (B6087)
0.6 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Nether Lane (B6087)
68 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Nether Lane (B6087)
569 ft
22.
Turn right onto Cowley Lane (A629)
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Thorpe Hesley Interchange and take the 1st exit
69 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
1165 ft
25.
Merge right onto M1
22.9 mi
26.
Keep left towards M1
33.9 mi
27.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
24.8 mi
28.
Take exit 56 on the left towards B6275: Barton
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Barton Junction and take the 1st exit onto Hang Bank (B6275)
70 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Hang Bank (B6275)
5 mi
31.
Turn right onto B6275
575 ft
32.
Make a slight right onto B6275
4.8 mi
33.
Turn left onto A68
1.9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Corbridge
109 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards Corbridge
0.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Chapel Street (A68)
357 ft
37.
Turn left to stay on A68
790 ft
38.
Turn right onto Toadpool (A68)
0.3 mi
39.
Continue onto Etherley Bank (A68)
0.9 mi
40.
Continue onto South Road (A68)
0.5 mi
41.
Turn left onto A68
5.6 mi
42.
Enter Harperley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.5 mi
44.
Turn right onto High Street (A68)
0.2 mi
45.
Continue onto Castle Bank (A68)
895 ft
46.
Turn left onto Dan's Castle (A68)
0.3 mi
47.
Continue onto North Road (A68)
6.8 mi
48.
Continue onto Front Street (A68)
1218 ft
49.
Continue onto Allensford Bank (A68)
9.8 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
300 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
1.4 mi
52.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A69
170 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A69
2.5 mi
54.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
55.
Enter Stagshaw Road Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A68
377 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.1 mi
57.
Make a slight left onto A68
185 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
214 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
19.3 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto A68
28.8 mi
61.
Keep right onto A68
5.6 mi
62.
Enter Ravenswood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
3 mi
64.
Continue onto Thorn Street (A68)
405 ft
65.
Continue onto Lauder Road (A68)
6.6 mi
66.
Continue onto Mid Row (A68)
759 ft
67.
Continue onto West High Street (A68)
1112 ft
68.
Continue onto Edinburgh Road (A68)
3.7 mi
69.
Enter Carfraemill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A68
202 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
15.7 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
51 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
73.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
1.1 mi
74.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
76.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
77.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
78.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
79.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
80.
Continue towards M8
3.3 mi
81.
Take the ramp on the left towards M9
1.2 mi
82.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
83.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
84.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
85.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
86.
Keep right onto M90
4.1 mi
87.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A909: Kelty
19.9 mi
88.
Take exit 10 on the left towards A912: Stirling
989 ft
89.
Keep left towards Stirling
2.9 mi
90.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A9: Inverness
549 ft
91.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Inverness
2.4 mi
92.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
224 ft
93.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
81 mi
94.
Turn right onto A95
871 ft
95.
Turn left onto A95
2.4 mi
96.
Make a slight left onto B9153
2.8 mi
97.
Turn right onto B9153
146 ft
98.
Make a slight right onto A938
1.8 mi
99.
Turn left onto B9007
18.6 mi
100.
Turn left onto A940
4.8 mi
101.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
119 ft
102.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
844 ft
103.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Grantown Road (A940)
114 ft
104.
Exit the roundabout onto Grantown Road (A940)
0.8 mi
105.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Street (A940)
106 ft
106.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Street (A940)
976 ft
107.
Merge left onto A96
1 mi
108.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
96 ft
109.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
110.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A96
128 ft
111.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
9.5 mi
112.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street (A96)
10 ft
113.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1147 ft
114.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
31 ft
115.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
399 ft
116.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
170 ft
117.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1016 ft
118.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A941
6 ft
119.
Exit the roundabout onto A941
356 ft
120.
Turn left onto Trinity Place
335 ft
121.
Continue onto Trinity Road
555 ft
122.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Sheffield to Elgin?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 69.6 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 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 34.8 quid each (£69.6 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 23.2 quid per person (£69.6 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 17.4 quid per person (£69.6 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 48.7 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 401.69 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 48.7 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Sheffield to Elgin: 69.6 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 Sheffield to Elgin.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 44 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22 £ (44/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.67 £ (44/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11 £ (44/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sheffield to Elgin

The second route from Sheffield to the Elgin is 427.73 miles and takes 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Sheffield to Elgin by car?

The cheapest route from Sheffield to Elgin is the first suggested route (402mi, 7h 40min) and costs 69.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sheffield to Elgin is the second suggested route (428mi, 7h 42min) and costs 74.1 £.

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 Sheffield to Elgin?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 402mi (distance from Sheffield to Elgin) and its duration is 7h 40min. The slowest route is 428mi, and its duration is 7h 42min.

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

Where is Sheffield located?

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Sheffield has coordinates 53.3811290o,-1.4700850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sheffield 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.