Birmingham Dumbarton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Birmingham and Dumbarton by car is 307 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

How far is Dumbarton from Birmingham? The driving distance is 307 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
307 mi , 5 h 8 min
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Route from Birmingham to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Dumbarton

307 mi 5 h 8 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep left onto M6
4.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
16.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
17.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
18.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
19.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
20.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
21.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
22.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
24.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
26.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
31.
Turn right
156 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Birmingham to Dumbarton?

The expense of driving from Birmingham to Dumbarton, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £53.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £26.85 (£53.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £17.9 per passenger (£53.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £13.43 per passenger (£53.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Birmingham to Dumbarton, approximately 37.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 307.4 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £53.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

A lot of things can have a big effect on how much petrol a car uses, but the most common ones are: 

 

  • Driving Habits: Aggressive driving habits like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping and starting often can use a lot more petrol. 
     
  • Maintenance on Your Vehicle: Regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups are all parts of good maintenance that keep your car running at its best. If you don't do upkeep, your car may use more petrol and be less efficient with it. 
     
  • Car Type: Some of the things that affect how much fuel a car uses are its make and model, its engine size, its weight, its aerodynamics, and its fuel economy rating. 
     
  • Conditions of the Road: Things like traffic jams, bad roads, changes in elevation, and the weather can all affect how much petrol you use. It takes more petrol to drive stop-and-go in heavy traffic or uphill than to drive steadily on a highway on flat ground. 
     
  • Importance of Fuel Quality: The octane number and additives in the fuel can affect how well it works. Fuels of lower quality may make engines less efficient and cause them to use more fuel. 
     
  • Route: The path you take can change how much petrol you use. It is possible to use less petrol by choosing roads with slower speed limits, less traffic, and fewer stops. 
     
  • Cargo: Having extra weight in the car, like big cargo or roof racks, makes the aerodynamic drag higher and needs more fuel to keep the speed constant, which means higher fuel use.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.6 £ (37.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.4 £ (37.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.3 £ (37.2/4) /p.

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham 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.