Route from Birmingham to Dunfermline

The distance between Birmingham and Dunfermline is 307 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
307 mi , 5 h 17 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Birmingham to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Dunfermline

307 mi 5 h 17 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
24.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
25.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
27.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
28.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
29.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
31.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
32.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
33.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
34.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
35.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
36.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
37.
Turn right
7.2 mi
38.
Turn right
4.2 mi
39.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
40.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
41.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
43.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
45.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
47.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
51.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
52.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
53.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
54.
Continue onto M90
4.2 mi
55.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A823(M): Dunfermline
0.6 mi
56.
Continue onto A823(M)
0.5 mi
57.
Enter Pitreavie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
647 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1033 ft
59.
Enter St. Margaret Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
146 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
0.6 mi
61.
Enter King Malcolm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
329 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1150 ft
63.
Continue onto Hospital Hill (A823)
0.3 mi
64.
Enter St Leonard Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
87 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
625 ft
66.
Continue onto Bothwell Street (A823)
705 ft
67.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
239 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
69.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Birmingham to Dunfermline with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Birmingham to Dunfermline. The journey using petrol will set you back 53.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 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 26.85 pounds (£53.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 17.9 pounds (£53.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 13.43 pounds (£53.7 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 Birmingham and Dunfermline is approximately 307.44 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 37.3 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 (37.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 53.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Birmingham to Dunfermline is 53.7 pounds.
 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Dunfermline.

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 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.