Route from Ayr to Dumfries

The distance between Ayr and Dumfries is 60.1 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
60.1 mi , 1 h 17 min
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Route from Ayr to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Dumfries

60.1 mi 1 h 17 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 2nd exit onto Castle Douglas Road (A780)
229 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Douglas Road (A780)
0.9 mi
22.
Continue onto Cassalands (A780)
515 ft
23.
Continue onto Laurieknowe (A780)
940 ft
24.
Continue onto Galloway Street (A780)
478 ft
25.
Continue onto Buccleuch Street Bridge (A780)
1138 ft
26.
Turn right onto Church Crescent (A780)
362 ft
27.
Continue slightly right onto Academy Street (A780)
401 ft
28.
Turn right onto Loreburn Street (A780)
1119 ft
29.
Turn left onto English Street (A780)
266 ft
30.
Keep left onto English Street (A780)
575 ft
31.
Keep left onto St Mary's Street (A709)
352 ft
32.
Turn left onto Montague Street
107 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Ayr to Dumfries with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Ayr to Dumfries. The journey using petrol will set you back 10.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 5.25 pounds (£10.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.5 pounds (£10.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.63 pounds (£10.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Ayr and Dumfries is approximately 60.05 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 7.3 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (7.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 10.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Ayr to Dumfries is 10.5 pounds.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.65 £ (7.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.43 £ (7.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.83 £ (7.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Dumfries

The second route from Ayr to the Dumfries is 58.91 miles and takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ayr to Dumfries is the second suggested route (58.9mi, 1h 20min) and costs 10.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ayr to Dumfries is the first suggested route (60.1mi, 1h 17min) and costs 10.5 £.

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 Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 60.1mi (distance from Ayr to Dumfries) and its duration is 1h 17min. The slowest route is 58.9mi, and its duration is 1h 20min.

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

Dumfries is located in Dumfries and Galloway county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Dumfries has coordinates 55.0708590o,-3.6051200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumfries from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.