Route from Ayr to Dumbarton

The distance between Ayr and Dumbarton is 48.6 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and .

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
48.6 mi , 1 h
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ayr to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Dumbarton

48.6 mi 1 h
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 1st exit onto A70
32 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
123 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A70
89 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.2 mi
9.
Enter Holmston Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
94 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
1.5 mi
11.
Enter Whitletts Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A77
448 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A77
1.7 mi
13.
Enter Sandyford Toll Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
116 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
2.2 mi
15.
Enter Dutch House Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A78
135 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A78
0.6 mi
17.
Enter Monktonhead Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Troon Bypass (A78)
314 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Troon Bypass (A78)
3.8 mi
19.
Enter Meadowhead Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Irvine Bypass (A78)
233 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Irvine Bypass (A78)
1.9 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto A78
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A71
746 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1219 ft
24.
Make a slight left onto A71
1001 ft
25.
Enter Greenwood Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Long Drive (B7080)
9 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Long Drive (B7080)
1003 ft
27.
Enter Newmoor Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Long Drive (B7080)
374 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Long Drive (B7080)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter Towerlands Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Long Drive (B7080)
101 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Long Drive (B7080)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter Stanecastle Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Long Drive (A736)
626 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Long Drive (A736)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter Hill Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Cairnmount Road (A736)
679 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Cairnmount Road (A736)
0.6 mi
35.
Turn left onto Lochlibo Road (A736)
6.4 mi
36.
Turn left onto Barrmill Road (B706)
0.7 mi
37.
Go straight onto Dunlop Road (B706)
0.6 mi
38.
Continue left onto Beith Road (B706)
1186 ft
39.
Continue onto Barrmill Road (B706)
1.5 mi
40.
Turn right onto By Pass Road (A737)
1.6 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A737
59 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A737
1.3 mi
43.
Enter Roadhead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A737
166 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A737
8.3 mi
45.
Enter St James' Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M8
43 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
3.1 mi
47.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
48.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
49.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
50.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
51.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
53.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
58.
Turn right
156 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Ayr to Dumbarton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 8.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 4.25 quid each (£8.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 2.83 quid (£8.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.13 quid (£8.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Ayr and Dumbarton is about 48.55 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 5.9 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (5.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 8.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Ayr to Dumbarton: 8.5 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.95 £ (5.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.97 £ (5.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.48 £ (5.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Dumbarton

The second route from Ayr to the Dumbarton is 50.88 miles and takes 1 hour and 1 minute.

The third route from Ayr to the Dumbarton is 49.77 miles and takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ayr to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (48.6mi, 1h ) and costs 8.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ayr to Dumbarton is the third suggested route (49.8mi, 1h 4min) and costs 8.7 £.

The most expensive route from Ayr to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (50.9mi, 1h 1min) and costs 8.9 £.

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 Dumbarton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.6mi (distance from Ayr to Dumbarton) and its duration is 1h . The other route is 50.9mi, and its duration is 1h 1min. The slowest route is 49.8mi, and its duration is 1h 4min.

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