Route from Cardiff to Dumbarton

The distance between Cardiff and Dumbarton is 408 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
408 mi , 6 h 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Dumbarton

408 mi 6 h 54 min
1.
Head southwest on Kingsway (A4161)
436 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Duke Street (A4161)
311 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Kingsway (A4161)
394 ft
4.
Make a slight right onto Kingsway
405 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto Greyfriars Road
847 ft
6.
Turn left onto Park Place
282 ft
7.
Turn right onto Stuttgarter Strasse (A4161)
641 ft
8.
Continue onto Dumfries Place (A4161)
740 ft
9.
Continue onto Newport Road (A4161)
1.8 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newport Road (A4161)
83 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A4161)
732 ft
12.
Make a slight left
0.3 mi
13.
Go straight onto Southern Way (A4232)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Llanedeyrn Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A48: Newport
714 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards A48: Newport
5 mi
16.
Keep left onto A48(M)
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto M4
8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
1137 ft
19.
Keep left onto M4
528 ft
20.
Merge right onto A449
12.9 mi
21.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
24.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
30.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
32.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
33.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
34.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
35.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
36.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
38.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
39.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
40.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
41.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
42.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
43.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
44.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
45.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
46.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
47.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
49.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
54.
Turn right
156 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Cardiff to Dumbarton?

Well, using petrol, it's £70.7. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £35.35 for the trip (£70.7 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £23.57 each (£70.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £17.68 each (£70.7 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 49.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £70.7 comes from for the trip from Cardiff to Dumbarton.

 

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 Cardiff to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 44.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.35 £ (44.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.9 £ (44.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.18 £ (44.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cardiff to Dumbarton

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cardiff to Dumbarton covers 392.45 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 16 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (392mi, 7h 16min) and costs 68 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (408mi, 6h 54min) and costs 70.7 £.

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 Cardiff to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 408mi (distance from Cardiff to Dumbarton) and its duration is 6h 54min. The slowest route is 392mi, and its duration is 7h 16min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Cardiff to Dumbarton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Cardiff to Dumbarton. It provides driving directions from Cardiff to Dumbarton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Cardiff - 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff located?

Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff 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.