Route from Falkirk to North Dorset

The distance between Falkirk and North Dorset is 432 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
To: North Dorset, County: Dorset, England
432 mi , 7 h 28 min
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Route from Falkirk to North Dorset on map



Driving directions from Falkirk to North Dorset

432 mi 7 h 28 min
1.
Head east on Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
233 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Garrison Place (A803)
0.3 mi
3.
Make a slight right onto Tanners Road (A803)
839 ft
4.
Keep left onto Camelon Road (A803)
0.6 mi
5.
Enter Rosebank Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A803)
61 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A803)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Glasgow Road (A803)
60 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A803)
0.9 mi
9.
Enter Three Bridges and take the 3rd exit towards Glasgow
185 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards Glasgow
112 ft
11.
Go straight onto A883
1.2 mi
12.
Turn left
107 ft
13.
Enter Checkbar Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A8004
143 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A8004
0.4 mi
15.
Go straight onto A8004
370 ft
16.
Take the ramp towards (M80): Glasgow
1.8 mi
17.
Merge right onto M80
7.5 mi
18.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
19.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
20.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
21.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
22.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
23.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
24.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
25.
Keep left onto M5
82 mi
26.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
27.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
10.3 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Bath. Stroud
0.5 mi
29.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A46
888 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
83 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
0.2 mi
34.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 1st exit towards Northend
13 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards Northend
0.4 mi
36.
Turn right onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
37.
Continue onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
38.
Turn right onto High Street
941 ft
39.
Turn left onto Down Lane
1307 ft
40.
Turn left onto Warminster Road (A36)
9.6 mi
41.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
162 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
43.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
175 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
4.6 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
307 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
47.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
167 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Deverill Road (A350)
225 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Deverill Road (A350)
13 mi
51.
Continue onto Littledown (A350)
733 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
94 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
54.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
778 ft
55.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
56.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Content Lane (A30)
132 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
58.
Continue straight onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
59.
Keep left onto Christy's Lane (A30)
135 ft
60.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
442 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
1.1 mi
62.
Continue onto Cann Hill (A350)
2.7 mi
63.
Turn right onto Church Street
717 ft
64.
Make a slight right to stay on Church Street
73 ft
65.
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
66.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
67.
Make a sharp left
0.3 mi
68.
Continue straight
967 ft
69.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Falkirk to North Dorset?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £75.5. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £37.75 each (£75.5 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £25.17 a head (£75.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £18.88 per person (£75.5 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 52.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £75.5 total comes from for the trip from Falkirk to North Dorset.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Falkirk to North Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 52.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26.15 £ (52.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.43 £ (52.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.08 £ (52.3/4) /p.

Where is Falkirk located?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of North Dorset?

North Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. North Dorset has coordinates 50.9497310o,-2.2112763o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.