Route from Cardiff to Dunfermline

The distance between Cardiff and Dunfermline is 408 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Cardiff, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
408 mi , 7 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cardiff to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Cardiff to Dunfermline

408 mi 7 h 2 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
47.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
48.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
49.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
50.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
51.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
52.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
53.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
54.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
55.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
56.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
57.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
58.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
59.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
60.
Turn right
7.2 mi
61.
Turn right
4.2 mi
62.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
63.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
64.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
66.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
68.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
70.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
72.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
73.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
74.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
75.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
76.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
77.
Continue onto M90
4.2 mi
78.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A823(M): Dunfermline
0.6 mi
79.
Continue onto A823(M)
0.5 mi
80.
Enter Pitreavie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
647 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1033 ft
82.
Enter St. Margaret Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
146 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
0.6 mi
84.
Enter King Malcolm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
329 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1150 ft
86.
Continue onto Hospital Hill (A823)
0.3 mi
87.
Enter St Leonard Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
87 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
625 ft
89.
Continue onto Bothwell Street (A823)
705 ft
90.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
239 ft
91.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
92.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Cardiff to Dunfermline by car?

The journey from Cardiff to Dunfermline by car comes with a price tag of £70.7 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 £35.35 for the trip (£70.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £23.57 each (£70.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £17.68 each (£70.7 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 49.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £70.7 comes from for the trip from Cardiff to Dunfermline.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £70.7, 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.
 

 

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 Cardiff to Dunfermline.

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 Dunfermline

The most time-consuming route from Cardiff to Dunfermline spans a distance of 392.49 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cardiff to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (392mi, 7h 25min) and costs 68 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cardiff to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (408mi, 7h 2min) 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 Dunfermline?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 408mi (distance from Cardiff to Dunfermline) and its duration is 7h 2min. The slowest route is 392mi, and its duration is 7h 25min.

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