Aberdare Dumbarton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Aberdare and Dumbarton by car is 411 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

How far is Dumbarton from Aberdare? The driving distance is 411 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Aberdare, County: Aberdare, Wales
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
411 mi , 6 h 58 min
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Route from Aberdare to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Aberdare to Dumbarton

411 mi 6 h 58 min
1.
Head northwest on Gadlys Road (B4275)
599 ft
2.
Continue onto Hirwaun Road (B4275)
1247 ft
3.
Turn right
202 ft
4.
Turn right onto Margaret Street
110 ft
5.
Continue slightly left onto Meirion Street
859 ft
6.
Turn left onto A4059
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Harriet Street
254 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Harriet Street
338 ft
9.
Turn left onto Llwydcoed Road (B4276)
0.6 mi
10.
Continue onto Merthyr Road (B4276)
2.1 mi
11.
Make a U-turn and continue on Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
215 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
868 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
37 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
16.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue straight onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
137 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
40 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
26.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
30.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
33.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
39.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
43.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
44.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
46.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
48.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
49.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
50.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
51.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
52.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
53.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
54.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
55.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
56.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
58.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
63.
Turn right
156 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Aberdare to Dumbarton by car?

The journey from Aberdare to Dumbarton by car comes with a price tag of £71.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £35.9 for the trip (£71.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £23.93 each (£71.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £17.95 each (£71.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 49.9 liters of fuel. And that's where the £71.8 comes from for the trip from Aberdare to Dumbarton.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £71.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Aberdare to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.9 £ (49.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.6 £ (49.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.45 £ (49.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Aberdare to Dumbarton

The slowest route from Aberdare to the Dumbarton is 385.15 miles and takes 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Aberdare to Dumbarton by car?

The cheapest route from Aberdare to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (385mi, 7h 4min) and costs 67.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Aberdare to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (411mi, 6h 58min) and costs 71.8 £.

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 Aberdare to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 411mi (distance from Aberdare to Dumbarton) and its duration is 6h 58min. The slowest route is 385mi, and its duration is 7h 4min.

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

Where is Aberdare located?

Aberdare is located in Aberdare county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 145 meters above sea level. Aberdare has coordinates 51.7161540o,-3.4518160o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Aberdare from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dumbarton?

Dumbarton is located in West Dunbartonshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dumbarton has coordinates 55.9452870o,-4.5645540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumbarton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.