Route from Ayr to Dundee

The distance between Ayr and Dundee is 118 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Dundee, County: Dundee City, Scotland
118 mi , 2 h 8 min
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Route from Ayr to Dundee on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Dundee

118 mi 2 h 8 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 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 3rd exit onto Kilmarnock Road (A77)
272 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Kilmarnock Road (A77)
6.7 mi
17.
Keep right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
4.3 mi
18.
Continue onto M77
16.2 mi
19.
Keep right towards M8: City Centre
1246 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
4.5 mi
21.
Keep left towards M80: Stirling
15.2 mi
22.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
23.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
24.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
26.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
28.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
29.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
30.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
32.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
1.8 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto Kingsway West (A90)
935 ft
35.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 3rd exit onto Clepington Road (B960)
669 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Clepington Road (B960)
0.7 mi
37.
Turn right onto Strathmartine Road (B960)
1219 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strathmartine Road
143 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathmartine Road
0.3 mi
40.
Continue onto Hilltown
0.5 mi
41.
Turn right onto Victoria Road
235 ft
42.
Make a slight left onto Meadowside
968 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Ayr to Dundee by car?

Embarking on the journey from Ayr to Dundee, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 20.6 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 10.3 pounds for each of two passengers, 6.87 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.15 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 117.98 miles, the car craves around 14.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (14.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 20.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Ayr to Dundee is marked by a fuel cost of 20.6 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Dundee.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.15 £ (14.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.77 £ (14.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.58 £ (14.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Dundee

The second route from Ayr to the Dundee is 111.63 miles and takes 2 hours and 12 minutes.

The third route from Ayr to the Dundee is 115.75 miles and takes 2 hours and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ayr to Dundee is the second suggested route (112mi, 2h 12min) and costs 19.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ayr to Dundee is the third suggested route (116mi, 2h 36min) and costs 20.2 £.

The most expensive route from Ayr to Dundee is the first suggested route (118mi, 2h 8min) and costs 20.6 £.

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 Dundee?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 118mi (distance from Ayr to Dundee) and its duration is 2h 8min. The other route is 112mi, and its duration is 2h 12min. The slowest route is 116mi, and its duration is 2h 36min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Ayr to Dundee by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Ayr to Dundee. It provides driving directions from Ayr to Dundee, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Ayr - Dundee route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Dundee?

Dundee is located in Dundee City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Dundee has coordinates 56.4620180o,-2.9707210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dundee from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.