Route from Ayr to Dunfermline

The distance between Ayr and Dunfermline is 77 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
77 mi , 1 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ayr to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Dunfermline

77 mi 1 h 28 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 left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
5.8 mi
23.
Merge right onto M9
0.7 mi
24.
Take exit 7 on the left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
1.7 mi
25.
Continue onto A876
0.7 mi
26.
Enter Higgins' Neuk Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
426 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
0.6 mi
28.
Keep right onto North Approach Road (A985)
0.9 mi
29.
Enter Longannet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A985
210 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
6.1 mi
31.
Enter Cairneyhill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
378 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
3.4 mi
33.
Make a sharp left onto B9156
2.1 mi
34.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
90 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Ayr to Dunfermline?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 13.4 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 6.7 £ (13.4/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 4.47 £ (13.4/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 3.35 £ (13.4/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (76.76 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 13.4 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 76.76 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 9.3 liters

Fuel needed = 9.3 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 9.3 liters x 144 pence per liter = 13.4 £

Fuel cost from Ayr to Dunfermline = 13.4 £

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Dunfermline.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.65 £ (9.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.1 £ (9.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.33 £ (9.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Dunfermline

The second route from Ayr to the Dunfermline is 80.59 miles and takes 1 hour and 32 minutes.

The third route from Ayr to the Dunfermline is 81.25 miles and takes 1 hour and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ayr to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (77mi, 1h 28min) and costs 13.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ayr to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 32min) and costs 14.1 £.

The most expensive route from Ayr to Dunfermline is the third suggested route (81mi, 1h 52min) and costs 14.2 £.

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 Dunfermline?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 77mi (distance from Ayr to Dunfermline) and its duration is 1h 28min. The other route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 32min. The slowest route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 52min.

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

Dunfermline is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level. Dunfermline has coordinates 56.0717410o,-3.4521510o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dunfermline from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.