Route from East Kilbride to Dunfermline

The distance between East Kilbride and Dunfermline is 46.5 miles. Travel time is 53 minutes.

From: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
46.5 mi , 53 min
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Route from East Kilbride to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from East Kilbride to Dunfermline

46.5 mi 53 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
354 ft
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
2.5 mi
11.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
13.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
14.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
5.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto M9
0.7 mi
16.
Take exit 7 on the left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
1.7 mi
17.
Continue onto A876
0.7 mi
18.
Enter Higgins' Neuk Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
426 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
0.6 mi
20.
Keep right onto North Approach Road (A985)
0.9 mi
21.
Enter Longannet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A985
210 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
6.1 mi
23.
Enter Cairneyhill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
378 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
3.4 mi
25.
Make a sharp left onto B9156
2.1 mi
26.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
90 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from East Kilbride to Dunfermline with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from East Kilbride to Dunfermline. The journey using petrol will set you back 8.1 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 4.05 pounds (£8.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.7 pounds (£8.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.03 pounds (£8.1 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between East Kilbride and Dunfermline is approximately 46.52 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 5.6 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (5.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 8.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from East Kilbride to Dunfermline is 8.1 pounds.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from East Kilbride to Dunfermline.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.8 £ (5.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.87 £ (5.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.4 £ (5.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from East Kilbride to Dunfermline

The second route from East Kilbride to the Dunfermline is 49.53 miles and takes 55 minutes.

The third route from East Kilbride to the Dunfermline is 46.92 miles and takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from East Kilbride to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (46.5mi, 53min) and costs 8.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from East Kilbride to Dunfermline is the third suggested route (46.9mi, 1h 10min) and costs 8.2 £.

The most expensive route from East Kilbride to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (49.5mi, 55min) and costs 8.6 £.

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 Dunfermline?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 46.5mi (distance from East Kilbride to Dunfermline) and its duration is 53min. The other route is 49.5mi, and its duration is 55min. The slowest route is 46.9mi, and its duration is 1h 10min.

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