Route from Bournemouth to Dunfermline

The distance between Bournemouth and Dunfermline is 472 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
472 mi , 7 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bournemouth to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Bournemouth to Dunfermline

472 mi 7 h 59 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
43.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
44.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
46.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
47.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
48.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
49.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
50.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
51.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
52.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
53.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
54.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
55.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
56.
Turn right
7.2 mi
57.
Turn right
4.2 mi
58.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
59.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
60.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
62.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
64.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
66.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
68.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
69.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
70.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
71.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
72.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
73.
Continue onto M90
4.2 mi
74.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A823(M): Dunfermline
0.6 mi
75.
Continue onto A823(M)
0.5 mi
76.
Enter Pitreavie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
647 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1033 ft
78.
Enter St. Margaret Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
146 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
0.6 mi
80.
Enter King Malcolm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
329 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1150 ft
82.
Continue onto Hospital Hill (A823)
0.3 mi
83.
Enter St Leonard Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
87 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
625 ft
85.
Continue onto Bothwell Street (A823)
705 ft
86.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
239 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
88.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Bournemouth to Dunfermline with petrol?

Driving from Bournemouth to Dunfermline costs £82.4 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £41.2 per person. With three passengers, it's £27.47 per person, and with four passengers, it's £20.6 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 57.2 liters of fuel. This results in a £82.4 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Bournemouth to Dunfermline.

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 Dunfermline

The most time-consuming route from Bournemouth to Dunfermline spans a distance of 450.17 miles and requires a travel time of 8 hours and 5 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (450mi, 8h 5min) and costs 78.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bournemouth to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (472mi, 7h 59min) 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 Dunfermline?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 472mi (distance from Bournemouth to Dunfermline) and its duration is 7h 59min. The slowest route is 450mi, and its duration is 8h 5min.

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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 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.