Route from Bristol to Dumfries

The distance between Bristol and Dumfries is 309 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
309 mi , 5 h 9 min
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Route from Bristol to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Dumfries

309 mi 5 h 9 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)
0.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
23.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
24.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
27.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
167 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
31.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
34.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Bristol to Dumfries by car?

The journey from Bristol to Dumfries by car comes with a price tag of £53.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £26.75 for the trip (£53.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £17.83 each (£53.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £13.38 each (£53.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 37.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £53.5 comes from for the trip from Bristol to Dumfries.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £53.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bristol to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.9 £ (33.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.27 £ (33.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.45 £ (33.8/4) /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 Dumfries?

Dumfries is located in Dumfries and Galloway county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Dumfries has coordinates 55.0708590o,-3.6051200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumfries from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.