Route from East Kilbride to Dumfries

The distance between East Kilbride and Dumfries is 75 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
75 mi , 1 h 22 min
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Route from East Kilbride to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Dumfries

75 mi 1 h 22 min
1.
Head southeast on West Mains Road (B761)
854 ft
2.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
102 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
4.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kingsway (A725)
56 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
6.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
400 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
4.9 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left
787 ft
9.
Keep right at the fork
183 ft
10.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
712 ft
11.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
13.
Merge right onto M74
26.4 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
24.9 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Johnstonebridge Interchange (B7076)
172 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Johnstonebridge Interchange (B7076)
422 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7076
99 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto B7076
729 ft
20.
Turn left onto B7076
1137 ft
21.
Turn right onto C98a
1.3 mi
22.
Turn left onto Lochmaben Road (B7020)
5.8 mi
23.
Continue onto Townhead (B7020)
404 ft
24.
Turn right onto Princes Street (C22a)
1295 ft
25.
Turn right onto Bruce Street (A709)
0.3 mi
26.
Make a slight right onto A709
3.9 mi
27.
Make a slight right onto A709
1.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A709
133 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A709
1 mi
30.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
248 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
34.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
37.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from East Kilbride to Dumfries?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 13 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 6.5 quid each (£13 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 4.33 quid per person (£13 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 3.25 quid per person (£13 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 9.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 74.89 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 9.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from East Kilbride to Dumfries: 13 quid.

 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from East Kilbride to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.1 £ (8.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.73 £ (8.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.05 £ (8.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Dumfries

An alternative route from East Kilbride to the Dumfries is 69.73 miles and takes 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from East Kilbride to Dumfries by car?

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Dumfries is the second suggested route (70mi, 1h 29min) and costs 12.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Dumfries is the first suggested route (75mi, 1h 22min) and costs 13 £.

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 East Kilbride to Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 75mi (distance from East Kilbride to Dumfries) and its duration is 1h 22min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 29min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from East Kilbride to Dumfries by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from East Kilbride to Dumfries. It provides driving directions from East Kilbride to Dumfries, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the East Kilbride - Dumfries 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 East Kilbride to Dumfries with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is East Kilbride located?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dumfries?

Dumfries is located in Dumfries and Galloway county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Dumfries has coordinates 55.0708590o,-3.6051200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumfries from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.