Caerphilly Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car is 425 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

How far is Kirkcaldy and Dysart from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 425 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
425 mi , 7 h 18 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

425 mi 7 h 18 min
1.
Head south on Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
193 ft
2.
Turn right
208 ft
3.
Go straight onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
120 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1062 ft
6.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
280 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 1st exit
44 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
624 ft
10.
Merge right onto A470
1.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
12.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
14.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
16.5 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
1137 ft
17.
Keep left onto M4
528 ft
18.
Merge right onto A449
12.9 mi
19.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
22.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
26.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
28.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
30.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
31.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
32.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
33.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
37.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
45.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
46.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
47.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
48.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
49.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
50.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
51.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
52.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
53.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
54.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
55.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
56.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
57.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
58.
Turn right
7.2 mi
59.
Turn right
4.2 mi
60.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
61.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
62.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
64.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
66.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
68.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
70.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
71.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
72.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
73.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
74.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
75.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
76.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
77.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
78.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
82.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
83.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
84.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
85.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £74.3. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £37.15 (£74.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £24.77 per passenger (£74.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £18.58 per passenger (£74.3 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 51.6 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £74.3 comes from for the journey from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.
 

 

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 Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.75 £ (51.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.17 £ (51.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.88 £ (51.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart covers 400.39 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 32 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (400mi, 7h 32min) and costs 69.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (425mi, 7h 18min) and costs 74.3 £.

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 Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 425mi (distance from Caerphilly to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 7h 18min. The slowest route is 400mi, and its duration is 7h 32min.

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Where is Caerphilly located?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

Kirkcaldy and Dysart is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 49 meters above sea level. Kirkcaldy and Dysart has coordinates 56.1279110o,-3.1229330o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirkcaldy and Dysart from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.