Route from Inverness to Ayr

The distance between Inverness and Ayr is 206 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Inverness, County: Highland, Scotland
To: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
206 mi , 3 h 45 min
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Route from Inverness to Ayr on map



Driving directions from Inverness to Ayr

206 mi 3 h 45 min
1.
Head southeast on Castle Street (B861)
866 ft
2.
Continue onto Culduthel Road (B861)
359 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Old Edinburgh Road (B853)
0.3 mi
4.
Go straight onto Annfield Road (B853)
1226 ft
5.
Turn left onto Damfield Road (B853)
876 ft
6.
Continue onto Culcabock Road (B853)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue straight onto Old Perth Road (B9006)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter Inshes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Culloden Road (B9006)
105 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Culloden Road (B9006)
0.3 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the right onto B9006
505 ft
11.
Continue slightly left onto A9
108 mi
12.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
495 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
2.4 mi
14.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A9: Stirling
732 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards A9: Stirling
26.2 mi
16.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M9
630 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto M9
6.4 mi
18.
Keep right towards M80: Carlisle
13.6 mi
19.
Keep right onto M80
7.1 mi
20.
Continue towards M80: City Centre
5 mi
21.
Keep left onto M77
16.5 mi
22.
Continue onto A77
11.1 mi
23.
Enter Dutch House Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
10 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
2.2 mi
25.
Enter Sandyford Toll Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
134 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Prestwick Bypass (A77)
1.7 mi
27.
Enter Whitletts Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
289 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Ayr Bypass (A77)
1.5 mi
29.
Enter Holmston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A70
327 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.2 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
20 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
119 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Station Bridge (A70)
60 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge (A70)
402 ft
35.
Continue left onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
394 ft
36.
Keep right onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
51 ft
37.
Turn right onto Beresford Terrace (A70)
440 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Inverness to Ayr by car?

Embarking on the journey from Inverness to Ayr, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 35.6 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 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 17.8 pounds for each of two passengers, 11.87 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.9 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 205.58 miles, the car craves around 24.9 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 (24.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 35.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Inverness to Ayr is marked by a fuel cost of 35.6 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Inverness to Ayr.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.25 £ (22.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.5 £ (22.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.63 £ (22.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Inverness to Ayr

The second route from Inverness to the Ayr is 202.24 miles and takes 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Inverness to Ayr by car?

The cheapest route from Inverness to Ayr is the second suggested route (202mi, 4h 13min) and costs 35.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Inverness to Ayr is the first suggested route (206mi, 3h 45min) and costs 35.6 £.

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 Inverness to Ayr?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 206mi (distance from Inverness to Ayr) and its duration is 3h 45min. The slowest route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 13min.

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

Where is Inverness located?

Inverness is located in Highland county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Inverness has coordinates 57.4777730o,-4.2247210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Inverness from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ayr?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.