Route from Edinburgh to Dumfries

The distance between Edinburgh and Dumfries is 76 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
76 mi , 1 h 45 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Dumfries

76 mi 1 h 45 min
1.
Head southwest on Princes Street
115 ft
2.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
3.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Clerk Street (A7)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
6.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1016 ft
8.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
11.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
13.
Continue onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
222 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
633 ft
16.
Keep right onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.5 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
205 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Moorfoot View (A701)
102 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Moorfoot View (A701)
0.8 mi
21.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
513 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.3 mi
23.
Keep left onto The Brae (B7026)
3.1 mi
24.
Continue straight onto A6094
2 mi
25.
Keep right onto A701
9.4 mi
26.
Go straight onto A72
3.2 mi
27.
Continue onto A701
27.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A74(M)
15 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
6.4 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Johnstonebridge Interchange (B7076)
172 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Johnstonebridge Interchange (B7076)
422 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7076
99 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto B7076
729 ft
35.
Turn left onto B7076
1137 ft
36.
Turn right onto C98a
1.3 mi
37.
Turn left onto Lochmaben Road (B7020)
5.8 mi
38.
Continue onto Townhead (B7020)
404 ft
39.
Turn right onto Princes Street (C22a)
1295 ft
40.
Turn right onto Bruce Street (A709)
0.3 mi
41.
Make a slight right onto A709
3.9 mi
42.
Make a slight right onto A709
1.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A709
133 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A709
1 mi
45.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
248 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
49.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
52.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Edinburgh to Dumfries?

The expense of driving from Edinburgh to Dumfries, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £13.1. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £6.55 (£13.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.37 per passenger (£13.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.28 per passenger (£13.1 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Edinburgh to Dumfries, approximately 9.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 75.77 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £13.1 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.15 £ (8.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.77 £ (8.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.08 £ (8.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Dumfries

The second route from Edinburgh to the Dumfries is 86.77 miles and takes 1 hour and 54 minutes.

The third route from Edinburgh to the Dumfries is 74.44 miles and takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Edinburgh to Dumfries by car?

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Dumfries is the third suggested route (74mi, 1h 45min) and costs 12.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Edinburgh to Dumfries is the first suggested route (76mi, 1h 45min) and costs 13.1 £.

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Dumfries is the second suggested route (87mi, 1h 54min) and costs 15 £.

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 Edinburgh to Dumfries?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 74mi (distance from Edinburgh to Dumfries) and its duration is 1h 45min. The other route is 76mi, and its duration is 1h 45min. The slowest route is 87mi, and its duration is 1h 54min.

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

Edinburgh is located in City of Edinburgh county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Edinburgh has coordinates 55.9532520o,-3.1882670o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Edinburgh 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.