Route from Bournemouth to Dumbarton

The distance between Bournemouth and Dumbarton is 472 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
472 mi , 7 h 51 min
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Route from Bournemouth to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Bournemouth to Dumbarton

472 mi 7 h 51 min
1.
Head southeast on Terrace Road
165 ft
2.
Continue onto Exeter Road
543 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Exeter Road (B3066)
19 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Exeter Road (B3066)
617 ft
5.
Continue onto Bath Road (B3066)
1088 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (B3066)
99 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (B3066)
862 ft
8.
Enter St Peter's Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (B3066)
72 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (B3066)
1057 ft
10.
Enter Lansdowne Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lansdowne Road (B3064)
63 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Lansdowne Road (B3064)
566 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Oxford Road
148 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road
860 ft
14.
Turn left onto St Pauls Road
561 ft
15.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
302 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
17.
Continue onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
18.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
571 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
20.
Keep right at the fork
969 ft
21.
Merge right onto A31
11.2 mi
22.
Continue onto M27
8.4 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
10.3 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
25.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
62 mi
27.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
29.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
31.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
32.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
33.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
34.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
35.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
36.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
37.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
38.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
39.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
40.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
41.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
43.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
45.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
50.
Turn right
156 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Bournemouth to Dumbarton by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £82.4. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £41.2 (£82.4/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £27.47 per person (£82.4/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £20.6 per person (£82.4/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 471.94 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 471.94 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 57.2 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 57.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £82.4.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Bournemouth to Dumbarton amounts to £82.4.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bournemouth to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 57.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.55 £ (57.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.03 £ (57.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.28 £ (57.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bournemouth to Dumbarton

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bournemouth to Dumbarton covers 450.14 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 57 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Bournemouth to Dumbarton by car?

The cheapest route from Bournemouth to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (450mi, 7h 57min) and costs 78.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bournemouth to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (472mi, 7h 51min) and costs 82.4 £.

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 Bournemouth to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 472mi (distance from Bournemouth to Dumbarton) and its duration is 7h 51min. The slowest route is 450mi, and its duration is 7h 57min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bournemouth to Dumbarton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bournemouth to Dumbarton. It provides driving directions from Bournemouth to Dumbarton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bournemouth - Dumbarton 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 Bournemouth to Dumbarton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bournemouth located?

Bournemouth is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Bournemouth has coordinates 50.7191640o,-1.8807690o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bournemouth 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.