Route from Blackwood to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car

The driving distance between Blackwood and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 411 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 7 minutes by car.

From: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
411 mi , 7 h 7 min
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Route from Blackwood to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Blackwood to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

411 mi 7 h 7 min
1.
Head south on High Street (B4251)
0.6 mi
2.
Make a sharp left onto B4254
0.4 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
288 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
169 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
205 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
26 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pant Road (A467)
135 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Pant Road (A467)
1.1 mi
11.
Keep right onto A472
4.7 mi
12.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
184 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
318 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
221 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
19.
Take the ramp onto Berthon Road
1.4 mi
20.
Continue onto A472
2.9 mi
21.
Turn left onto A472
0.3 mi
22.
Turn right onto Twyn Square
153 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Four Ash Street
62 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Four Ash Street
1097 ft
25.
Continue onto Chepstow Road
0.4 mi
26.
Turn right onto A472
0.5 mi
27.
Keep right onto A472
180 ft
28.
Take the ramp onto A472
394 ft
29.
Keep left onto A472
1248 ft
30.
Merge right onto A449
4.9 mi
31.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
34.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
38.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
40.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
42.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
43.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
44.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
45.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
46.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
47.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
48.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
49.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
285 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
3.9 mi
57.
Go straight onto A702
6.3 mi
58.
Turn left onto Kirkstyle (B7016)
459 ft
59.
Continue onto Carwood Road (B7016)
0.7 mi
60.
Keep left onto B7016
3.9 mi
61.
Turn left onto A721
2.1 mi
62.
Turn right onto Kersewell Avenue
469 ft
63.
Continue left onto Woodside Crescent
535 ft
64.
Continue onto Stanemuir Road
0.8 mi
65.
Turn right onto Edinburgh Road (A70)
14 mi
66.
Turn left onto B7031
1.5 mi
67.
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
68.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
69.
Turn left onto Linburn Road
0.8 mi
70.
Keep left onto Linburn Road
37 ft
71.
Turn left onto A71
0.4 mi
72.
Turn right onto Bonnington Road (B7030)
0.7 mi
73.
Continue onto Cliftonhall Road (B7030)
2.3 mi
74.
Turn right onto Old Liston Road (B7030)
456 ft
75.
Enter Newbridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M9
166 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto M9
1.1 mi
77.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
10.9 mi
78.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
79.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
80.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
82.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
84.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
85.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
86.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
87.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Blackwood to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £71.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £35.6 (£71.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £23.73 (£71.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £17.8 (£71.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 410.94 miles, this computation entails multiplying 410.94 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of mpg, resulting in a requirement of 49.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 49.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £71.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Blackwood to Kirkcaldy and Dysart stands at £71.2.

 

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 Blackwood to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 45 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.5 £ (45/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15 £ (45/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.25 £ (45/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackwood to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The second route from Blackwood to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 391.88 miles and takes 7 hours and 22 minutes.