Route from Gateshead to Dundee

The distance between Gateshead and Dundee is 183 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Dundee, County: Dundee City, Scotland
183 mi , 3 h 21 min
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Route from Gateshead to Dundee on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Dundee

183 mi 3 h 21 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
285 ft
3.
Turn left onto Camborne Place
436 ft
4.
Turn left onto Durham Road (A167)
1 mi
5.
Turn right onto Tyne Bridge (A167)
1.4 mi
6.
Take the ramp onto A167(M)
1261 ft
7.
Go straight onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (B1318)
57 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto High Street (B1318)
0.9 mi
11.
Go straight onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.4 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (B1318)
81 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (B1318)
121 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.8 mi
16.
Enter Gosforth Park Interchange and take the 3rd exit
628 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto A1
13.7 mi
19.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
30.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
20.3 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 1st exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
90 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
35.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
38.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
40.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
41.
Continue towards M8
3.3 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards M9
1.2 mi
43.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
44.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
45.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
46.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
47.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
48.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
49.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
187 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
51.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
477 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
53.
Enter Preston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
229 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
0.6 mi
55.
Enter Tullis Russel Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A92
127 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.2 mi
57.
Go straight onto A92
0.9 mi
58.
Enter New Inn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
178 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
4.8 mi
60.
Enter Melville Lodges Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
227 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
11.2 mi
62.
Enter Five Roads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
242 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1.3 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
149 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
3 mi
66.
Turn left to stay on East Marketgait
627 ft
67.
Enter East Port Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Marketgait (A991)
102 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto North Marketgait (A991)
0.3 mi
69.
Make a slight left
168 ft
70.
Turn left onto Victoria Way (A929)
208 ft
71.
Turn right
160 ft
72.
Turn left
162 ft
73.
Turn right onto Meadowside
698 ft
74.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does it cost to drive from Gateshead to Dundee with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Gateshead to Dundee. The journey using petrol will set you back 31.9 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 15.95 pounds (£31.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 10.63 pounds (£31.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.98 pounds (£31.9 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 Gateshead and Dundee is approximately 182.94 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 22.2 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 (22.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 31.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Gateshead to Dundee is 31.9 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Dundee.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.05 £ (22.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.37 £ (22.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.53 £ (22.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Dundee

The second route from Gateshead to the Dundee is 166.96 miles and takes 3 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Gateshead to the Dundee is 206.09 miles and takes 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Gateshead to Dundee by car?

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Dundee is the second suggested route (167mi, 3h 22min) and costs 29.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Gateshead to Dundee is the first suggested route (183mi, 3h 21min) and costs 31.9 £.

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Dundee is the third suggested route (206mi, 4h 4min) and costs 36 £.

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 Gateshead to Dundee?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 183mi (distance from Gateshead to Dundee) and its duration is 3h 21min. The other route is 167mi, and its duration is 3h 22min. The slowest route is 206mi, and its duration is 4h 4min.

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

Where is Gateshead located?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dundee?

Dundee is located in Dundee City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Dundee has coordinates 56.4620180o,-2.9707210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dundee from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.