Route from Glenrothes to Dumbarton

The distance between Glenrothes and Dumbarton is 85 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

From: Glenrothes, County: Fife, Scotland
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
85 mi , 1 h 31 min
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Route from Glenrothes to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Glenrothes to Dumbarton

85 mi 1 h 31 min
1.
Head west
897 ft
2.
Make a slight right onto Queensgate
331 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensgate
30 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensgate
537 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Flemington Road
68 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Flemington Road
297 ft
7.
Enter Queensway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queensway (A911)
14 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A911)
0.4 mi
9.
Enter Preston Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A92
438 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
1 mi
11.
Enter Bankhead Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A92
398 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
2.7 mi
13.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A92
179 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
10.3 mi
15.
Continue onto M90
859 ft
16.
Continue towards M90 South: Edinburgh
0.9 mi
17.
Keep right towards M90 South: Edinburgh
6.9 mi
18.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
19.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
21.
Keep right onto M8
28.7 mi
22.
Take exit 8 on the left towards M73: Carlisle
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M73: Carlisle
74 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards M73: Carlisle
0.9 mi
25.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
0.6 mi
26.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
7.6 mi
27.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
28.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
29.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
30.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
31.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
33.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
35.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
40.
Turn right
156 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Glenrothes to Dumbarton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Glenrothes to Dumbarton. The journey using petrol will set you back 14.8 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 7.4 pounds (£14.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 4.93 pounds (£14.8 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.7 pounds (£14.8 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 Glenrothes and Dumbarton is approximately 84.85 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 10.3 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 (10.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 14.8 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Glenrothes to Dumbarton is 14.8 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Glenrothes to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.15 £ (10.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.43 £ (10.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.58 £ (10.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Glenrothes to Dumbarton

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Glenrothes to Dumbarton covers 72.8 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 35 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Glenrothes to Dumbarton by car?

The cheapest route from Glenrothes to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (73mi, 1h 35min) and costs 12.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Glenrothes to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (85mi, 1h 31min) and costs 14.8 £.

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 Glenrothes to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 85mi (distance from Glenrothes to Dumbarton) and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 73mi, and its duration is 1h 35min.

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

Where is Glenrothes located?

Glenrothes is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 68 meters above sea level. Glenrothes has coordinates 56.2008420o,-3.1598600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glenrothes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dumbarton?

Dumbarton is located in West Dunbartonshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dumbarton has coordinates 55.9452870o,-4.5645540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumbarton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.