Route from Tamworth to Musselburgh

The distance between Tamworth and Musselburgh is 290 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
290 mi , 5 h 2 min
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Route from Tamworth to Musselburgh on map



Driving directions from Tamworth to Musselburgh

290 mi 5 h 2 min
1.
Head southeast
22 ft
2.
Turn left
94 ft
3.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
298 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anker Drive (A513)
96 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Anker Drive (A513)
982 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Riverdrive (A51)
119 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverdrive (A51)
0.5 mi
8.
Enter Jolly Sailor Roundabout and take the 1st exit
58 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
697 ft
10.
Enter Ventura Park Road and take the 2nd exit towards A5: Nuneaton
127 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards A5: Nuneaton
4.8 mi
12.
Enter Weeford Island and take the 3rd exit
802 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
422 ft
14.
Keep right at the fork
0.7 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6 Toll
80 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
23.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
24.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
25.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
26.
Turn right onto A6094
3.2 mi
27.
Turn right onto Parduvine Road
0.6 mi
28.
Continue straight
3.3 mi
29.
Turn left onto B704
35 ft
30.
Turn right
0.7 mi
31.
Turn left onto A7
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Hardengreen Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
236 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Eskbank Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
185 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.4 mi
36.
Enter Melville Dykes Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
122 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.5 mi
38.
Enter Gilmerton Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A7
177 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A7
0.3 mi
40.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
445 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
42.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
461 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1285 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B6415
87 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1 mi
46.
Turn right onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
71 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
1053 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the cost of a drive from Tamworth to Musselburgh?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £50.3. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £25.15 each (£50.3 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £16.77 a head (£50.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £12.58 per person (£50.3 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 35.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £50.3 total comes from for the trip from Tamworth to Musselburgh.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Tamworth to Musselburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.9 £ (31.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.6 £ (31.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.95 £ (31.8/4) /p.

Where is Tamworth located?

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth 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.