Route from Bristol to Dumbarton

The distance between Bristol and Dumbarton is 388 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
388 mi , 6 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bristol to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Dumbarton

388 mi 6 h 28 min
1.
Head southeast on East Tucker Street
100 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint Philip's Bridge
864 ft
3.
Take the ramp on the left onto Temple Way (A4044)
414 ft
4.
Enter Old Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bond Street South (A4044)
167 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bond Street South (A4044)
791 ft
6.
Merge right onto Bond Street South (A4044)
493 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Bond Street South (A4044)
180 ft
8.
Turn right onto Newfoundland Circus
385 ft
9.
Keep left onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M32
4.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
719 ft
12.
Keep left towards M4
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M4
1.9 mi
14.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: Thornbury
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards M5 North: The Midlands
80 mi
16.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
21.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
22.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
23.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
24.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
25.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
26.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
27.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
28.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
29.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
31.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
36.
Turn right
156 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Bristol to Dumbarton by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 67.8 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 144 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £33.9 (equivalent to 67.8/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 22.6 pounds (67.8/3) per passenger.
16.95 pounds (67.8/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(388.44 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per litre for fuel equals 67.8 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)47.1 litres are consumed (388.44 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 47.1 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 47.1 litres x 144 pence per litre, or 67.8 pounds

67.8 pounds for fuel to get from Bristol to Dumbarton
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bristol to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.5 £ (47/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.67 £ (47/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.75 £ (47/4) /p.

Where is Bristol located?

Bristol is located in Bristol county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Bristol has coordinates 51.4545130o,-2.5879100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bristol 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.