Ayr Dover by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Ayr and Dover by car is 483 miles. The driving time is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

How far is Dover from Ayr? The driving distance is 483 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Dover, County: Kent, England
483 mi , 8 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Ayr to Dover on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Dover

483 mi 8 h 15 min
1.
Head north on Killoch Place
53 ft
2.
Make a sharp right
180 ft
3.
Go straight onto Burns Statue Square (A70)
331 ft
4.
Keep left onto Station Bridge (A70)
396 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Castlehill Road (A713)
108 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Castlehill Road (A713)
762 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
8.
Continue straight onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A713
420 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A713
31.5 mi
11.
Turn right onto Main Street (A713)
2.5 mi
12.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
13.
Make a slight right onto A712
378 ft
14.
Make a slight left onto A712
5.2 mi
15.
Turn left onto Castle Douglas Road (A75)
4.7 mi
16.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
128 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
18.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
118 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
128 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
22.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
452 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
24.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
122 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
26.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
234 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A75
80 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
20.9 mi
30.
Keep right towards M6: Carlisle
1 mi
31.
Merge right onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
37.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
39.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
40.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
41.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
43.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
45.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
47.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
49.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
50.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
51.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
53.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
20 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A2
145 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A2
2 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A258
365 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A258
1.1 mi
59.
Turn right onto Connaught Road
0.5 mi
60.
Make a sharp left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
61.
Make a slight left onto Maison Dieu Road (A256)
855 ft
62.
Turn right onto Pencester Road
213 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Ayr to Dover?

The expense of driving from Ayr to Dover, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £84.3. 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 £42.15 (£84.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £28.1 per passenger (£84.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £21.08 per passenger (£84.3 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 Ayr to Dover, approximately 58.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 482.67 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 £84.3 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.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Dover.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 58.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 29.25 £ (58.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.5 £ (58.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.63 £ (58.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Dover

The most time-consuming route from Ayr to Dover spans a distance of 476.78 miles and requires a travel time of 8 hours and 22 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ayr to Dover by car?

The cheapest route from Ayr to Dover is the second suggested route (477mi, 8h 22min) and costs 83.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ayr to Dover is the first suggested route (483mi, 8h 15min) and costs 84.3 £.

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 Ayr to Dover?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 483mi (distance from Ayr to Dover) and its duration is 8h 15min. The slowest route is 477mi, and its duration is 8h 22min.

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

Where is Ayr located?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dover?

Dover is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dover has coordinates 51.1278758o,1.3134027o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dover from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.