Route from Christchurch to Dumbarton

The distance between Christchurch and Dumbarton is 470 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
470 mi , 7 h 49 min
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Route from Christchurch to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Christchurch to Dumbarton

470 mi 7 h 49 min
1.
Head northeast on Fountain Roundabout (A35)
0.3 mi
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
162 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
69 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
63 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.7 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the right
921 ft
11.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
12.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
571 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
14.
Keep right at the fork
969 ft
15.
Merge right onto A31
11.2 mi
16.
Continue onto M27
8.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
10.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
19.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
62 mi
21.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
23.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
25.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
26.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
27.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
28.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
29.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
30.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
31.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
32.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
33.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
34.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
35.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
36.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
37.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
39.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
44.
Turn right
156 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Christchurch to Dumbarton by car?

The journey from Christchurch to Dumbarton by car comes with a price tag of £82 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 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 £41 for the trip (£82 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £27.33 each (£82 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £20.5 each (£82 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 56.9 liters of fuel. And that's where the £82 comes from for the trip from Christchurch to Dumbarton.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £82, 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.
 

Diesel cost from Christchurch to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 56.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.45 £ (56.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.97 £ (56.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.23 £ (56.9/4) /p.

Diesel fuel vs petrol fuel in terms of energy density:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel is known for its higher energy density compared to petrol. This means that diesel contains more energy per volume than petrol. As a result, diesel engines can achieve better fuel efficiency and typically provide greater mileage per gallon or liter of fuel compared to petrol engines.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. This means that petrol contains less energy per volume than diesel. While petrol engines are still efficient, they tend to have slightly lower fuel efficiency and may offer shorter driving ranges compared to diesel engines due to this difference in energy density.

Alternative routes from Christchurch to Dumbarton

An alternative route from Christchurch to the Dumbarton is 447.96 miles and takes 7 hours and 55 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Christchurch to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (448mi, 7h 55min) and costs 78.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Christchurch to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (470mi, 7h 49min) and costs 82 £.

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 Christchurch to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 470mi (distance from Christchurch to Dumbarton) and its duration is 7h 49min. The slowest route is 448mi, and its duration is 7h 55min.

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

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch 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.