Route from Ayr to Melton

The distance between Ayr and Melton is 304 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
304 mi , 5 h 35 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ayr to Melton on map



Driving directions from Ayr to Melton

304 mi 5 h 35 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
27.7 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
34.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
35.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
37.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
40.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
41.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
42.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
43.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
44.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
45.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
46.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
47.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
48.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
50.
Keep left onto A1(M)
75 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left
1125 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swingbridge Road (A607)
93 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Swingbridge Road (A607)
400 ft
54.
Turn right onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
1115 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
172 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Harlaxton Road (A607)
1 mi
57.
Continue onto Grantham Road (A607)
7.9 mi
58.
Turn right onto Goadby Road
571 ft
59.
Continue onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
60.
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Ayr to Melton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Ayr to Melton. The journey using petrol will set you back 52.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 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 26.35 pounds (£52.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 17.57 pounds (£52.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 13.18 pounds (£52.7 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 Melton is approximately 303.92 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 36.8 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 (36.8 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 52.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Ayr to Melton is 52.7 pounds.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Ayr to Melton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.65 £ (33.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.1 £ (33.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.33 £ (33.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ayr to Melton

The second route from Ayr to the Melton is 310.74 miles and takes 5 hours and 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ayr to Melton is the first suggested route (304mi, 5h 35min) and costs 52.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ayr to Melton is the second suggested route (311mi, 5h 38min) and costs 53.9 £.

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 Melton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 304mi (distance from Ayr to Melton) and its duration is 5h 35min. The slowest route is 311mi, and its duration is 5h 38min.

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

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.