Gateshead Dunfermline by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Gateshead and Dunfermline by car is 144 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

How far is Dunfermline from Gateshead? The driving distance is 144 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
144 mi , 2 h 39 min
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Route from Gateshead to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Dunfermline

144 mi 2 h 39 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
4.2 mi
47.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A823(M): Dunfermline
0.6 mi
48.
Continue onto A823(M)
0.5 mi
49.
Enter Pitreavie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
647 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1033 ft
51.
Enter St. Margaret Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
146 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
0.6 mi
53.
Enter King Malcolm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
329 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1150 ft
55.
Continue onto Hospital Hill (A823)
0.3 mi
56.
Enter St Leonard Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
87 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
625 ft
58.
Continue onto Bothwell Street (A823)
705 ft
59.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
239 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Gateshead to Dunfermline by car?

Embarking on the journey from Gateshead to Dunfermline, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 25.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 12.6 pounds for each of two passengers, 8.4 pounds for three passengers, and merely 6.3 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 144.28 miles, the car craves around 17.5 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (17.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 25.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from Gateshead to Dunfermline is marked by a fuel cost of 25.2 pounds.
 

 

Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:

Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.

Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.

Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.

Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.

Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Dunfermline.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.75 £ (17.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.83 £ (17.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.38 £ (17.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Dunfermline

The second route from Gateshead to the Dunfermline is 128.29 miles and takes 2 hours and 39 minutes.

The third route from Gateshead to the Dunfermline is 171.59 miles and takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (128mi, 2h 39min) and costs 22.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Gateshead to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (144mi, 2h 39min) and costs 25.2 £.

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Dunfermline is the third suggested route (172mi, 3h 20min) and costs 30 £.

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 Dunfermline?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 144mi (distance from Gateshead to Dunfermline) and its duration is 2h 39min. The other route is 128mi, and its duration is 2h 39min. The slowest route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 20min.

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