Route from Irvine to Dacorum

The distance between Irvine and Dacorum is 393 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

From: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Dacorum, County: Hertfordshire, England
393 mi , 6 h 41 min
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Route from Irvine to Dacorum on map



Driving directions from Irvine to Dacorum

393 mi 6 h 41 min
1.
Head southeast
153 ft
2.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
3.
Turn right onto Fullarton Street (A737)
641 ft
4.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A737)
1078 ft
5.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
17 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
213 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.2 mi
9.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
484 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A71
588 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
311 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A76
771 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
37.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
39.
Keep left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.7 mi
40.
Merge left onto Breakspear Way (A414)
604 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Breakspear Way (A414)
200 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Breakspear Way (A414)
0.6 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Albans Road (A414)
149 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto St Albans Road (A414)
0.7 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Albans Road (A414)
187 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto St Albans Road (A414)
887 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Albans Road (A414)
170 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto St Albans Road (A414)
0.8 mi
49.
Turn right onto The Plough Roundabout (A414)
480 ft
50.
Turn right onto Station Road
844 ft
51.
Turn right onto St. John's Road
0.7 mi
52.
Continue straight onto Northridge Way
998 ft
53.
Turn left onto Chaulden Lane
1020 ft
54.
Turn left
62 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Irvine to Dacorum by car?

Embarking on the journey from Irvine to Dacorum, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 68.7 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 34.35 pounds for each of two passengers, 22.9 pounds for three passengers, and merely 17.18 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 393.33 miles, the car craves around 47.7 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 (47.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 68.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Irvine to Dacorum is marked by a fuel cost of 68.7 pounds.
 

 

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 Irvine to Dacorum.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.8 £ (47.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.87 £ (47.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.9 £ (47.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Irvine to Dacorum

The most time-consuming route from Irvine to Dacorum spans a distance of 397.85 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Irvine to Dacorum by car?

The cheapest route from Irvine to Dacorum is the first suggested route (393mi, 6h 41min) and costs 68.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Irvine to Dacorum is the second suggested route (398mi, 6h 53min) and costs 69.5 £.

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 Irvine to Dacorum?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 393mi (distance from Irvine to Dacorum) and its duration is 6h 41min. The slowest route is 398mi, and its duration is 6h 53min.

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

Where is Irvine located?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dacorum?

Dacorum is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Dacorum has coordinates 51.7456370o,-0.4993068o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dacorum from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.