Birmingham Dumfries by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Birmingham and Dumfries by car is 228 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

How far is Dumfries from Birmingham? The driving distance is 228 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
228 mi , 3 h 50 min
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Route from Birmingham to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Dumfries

228 mi 3 h 50 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)
0.5 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
18.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
19.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
167 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
26.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
29.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Birmingham to Dumfries?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 39.8 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 19.9 quid each (£39.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 13.27 quid per person (£39.8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 9.95 quid per person (£39.8 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 27.6 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 227.72 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 27.6 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Birmingham to Dumfries: 39.8 quid.

 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.8 £ (27.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.2 £ (27.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.9 £ (27.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Dumfries

The slowest route from Birmingham to the Dumfries is 280.19 miles and takes 5 hours and 40 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Dumfries is the first suggested route (228mi, 3h 50min) and costs 39.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Dumfries is the second suggested route (280mi, 5h 40min) and costs 48.9 £.

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 Birmingham to Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 228mi (distance from Birmingham to Dumfries) and its duration is 3h 50min. The slowest route is 280mi, and its duration is 5h 40min.

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