Chorley Dundee by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chorley and Dundee by car is 262 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

How far is Dundee from Chorley? The driving distance is 262 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
To: Dundee, County: Dundee City, Scotland
262 mi , 4 h 23 min
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Route from Chorley to Dundee on map



Driving directions from Chorley to Dundee

262 mi 4 h 23 min
1.
Head south on Market Street
526 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint George's Street
869 ft
3.
Turn left onto Clifford Street
428 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Clifford Street (A6)
33 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Clifford Street (A6)
419 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clifford Street (A6)
76 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Clifford Street (A6)
399 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bengal Street (A6)
98 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bengal Street (A6)
1056 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Water Street (A6)
105 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Water Street (A6)
521 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Street (A6)
27 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
113 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Preston Street (A6)
26 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Street (A6)
517 ft
16.
Continue onto Preston Road (A6)
0.4 mi
17.
Make a slight left onto Preston Road (A6)
598 ft
18.
Enter Preston Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Millennium Way (A674)
185 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Millennium Way (A674)
1289 ft
20.
Enter Chorley North Link Junction and take the 1st exit onto M61
31 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M61
104 mi
22.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
23.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
24.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
25.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
27.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
28.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
29.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
31.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
33.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
34.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
35.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
37.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
1.8 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto Kingsway West (A90)
935 ft
40.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 3rd exit onto Clepington Road (B960)
669 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Clepington Road (B960)
0.7 mi
42.
Turn right onto Strathmartine Road (B960)
1219 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strathmartine Road
143 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathmartine Road
0.3 mi
45.
Continue onto Hilltown
0.5 mi
46.
Turn right onto Victoria Road
235 ft
47.
Make a slight left onto Meadowside
968 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Chorley to Dundee by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £45.8. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £22.9 (£45.8/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £15.27 (£45.8/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £11.45 (£45.8/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 262.12 miles, this computation entails multiplying 262.12 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 31.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 31.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £45.8.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Chorley to Dundee stands at £45.8.

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Chorley to Dundee.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.85 £ (31.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.57 £ (31.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.93 £ (31.7/4) /p.

Where is Chorley located?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dundee?

Dundee is located in Dundee City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Dundee has coordinates 56.4620180o,-2.9707210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dundee from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.