Route from Sunderland to Aberdeen

The distance between Sunderland and Aberdeen is 259 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Aberdeen, County: Aberdeen City, Scotland
259 mi , 4 h 42 min
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Route from Sunderland to Aberdeen on map



Driving directions from Sunderland to Aberdeen

259 mi 4 h 42 min
1.
Head southeast
73 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Middle Street
205 ft
3.
Continue right onto Cumberland Street
383 ft
4.
Merge right onto St. Mary's Boulevard (A183)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter Saint Michael's Way and take the 2nd exit onto Silksworth Row (A1231)
124 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Silksworth Row (A1231)
588 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Trimdon Street (A1231)
170 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Trimdon Street (A1231)
0.3 mi
9.
Make a slight left onto Pallion New Road
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pallion New Road (B1539)
141 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Pallion New Road (B1539)
199 ft
12.
Continue onto Queen Alexandra Bridge (B1539)
0.3 mi
13.
Continue onto Northern Way (B1539)
402 ft
14.
Make a slight left onto Wessington Way (A1290)
1.1 mi
15.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
152 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
0.5 mi
17.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit towards Gateshead
115 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards Gateshead
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
122 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
1285 ft
21.
Enter Hylton Grange Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards Tyne Tunnel
825 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards Tyne Tunnel
12.9 mi
23.
Enter Moor Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A19
381 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A19
2.1 mi
25.
Enter Seaton Burn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
290 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
342 ft
27.
Keep right onto A1
12.3 mi
28.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
39.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
20.3 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 1st exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
90 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
44.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
47.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
48.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
49.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
50.
Continue towards M8
3.3 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards M9
1.2 mi
52.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
53.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
54.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
55.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
56.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
57.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
58.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
60.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
62.
Enter Preston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
229 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
0.6 mi
64.
Enter Tullis Russel Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A92
127 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.2 mi
66.
Go straight onto A92
0.9 mi
67.
Enter New Inn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
178 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
4.8 mi
69.
Enter Melville Lodges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
227 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
11.2 mi
71.
Enter Five Roads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
242 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.3 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
149 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
3 mi
75.
Turn left to stay on East Marketgait
627 ft
76.
Enter East Port Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Blackscroft
223 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Blackscroft
0.3 mi
78.
Continue onto Princes Street
561 ft
79.
Continue onto Albert Street (A929)
0.3 mi
80.
Continue onto Forfar Road (A929)
0.5 mi
81.
Make a slight left to stay on Forfar Road (A929)
136 ft
82.
Take the ramp onto Forfar Road (A90)
106 ft
83.
Merge left onto Forfar Road (A90)
0.8 mi
84.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Forfar Road (A90)
50 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto Forfar Road (A90)
1097 ft
86.
Enter Emmock Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A90
96 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto A90
50.8 mi
88.
Continue onto A92
7.5 mi
89.
Go straight onto Stonehaven Road (A92)
2.3 mi
90.
Enter Bridge of Dee Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards City Centre (West & South)
251 ft
91.
Exit the roundabout towards City Centre (West & South)
0.4 mi
92.
Enter Great Southern Road and take the 1st exit onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
9 ft
93.
Exit the roundabout onto Great Southern Road (B9077)
154 ft
94.
Continue onto King George VI Bridge (B9077)
761 ft
95.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Riverside Drive
162 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverside Drive
0.9 mi
97.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Esplanade West (A956)
122 ft
98.
Exit the roundabout onto North Esplanade West (A956)
0.4 mi
99.
Continue slightly left onto South Market Street (A956)
0.4 mi
100.
Turn right onto Trinity Quay (A956)
297 ft
101.
Continue onto Virginia Street (A956)
0.3 mi
102.
Turn left onto Commerce Street (A956)
531 ft
103.
Enter Beach Boulevard Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East North Street (A956)
151 ft
104.
Exit the roundabout onto East North Street (A956)
616 ft
105.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Sunderland to Aberdeen by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £45.3. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £22.65 (£45.3/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £15.1 (£45.3/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £11.33 (£45.3/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 259.41 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 259.41 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 31.4 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 31.4 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £45.3.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Sunderland to Aberdeen amounts to £45.3.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Sunderland to Aberdeen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.7 £ (31.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.47 £ (31.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.85 £ (31.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sunderland to Aberdeen

An alternative route from Sunderland to the Aberdeen is 243.11 miles and takes 4 hours and 46 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sunderland to Aberdeen is the second suggested route (243mi, 4h 46min) and costs 42.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sunderland to Aberdeen is the first suggested route (259mi, 4h 42min) and costs 45.3 £.

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 Sunderland to Aberdeen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 259mi (distance from Sunderland to Aberdeen) and its duration is 4h 42min. The slowest route is 243mi, and its duration is 4h 46min.

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

Sunderland is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Sunderland has coordinates 54.9068690o,-1.3838010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sunderland 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.