Route from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton

The distance between Kilmarnock and Dumbarton is 36.8 miles. Travel time is 45 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
36.8 mi , 45 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton

36.8 mi 45 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn left onto Strawberrybank Road (B7082)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7082
45 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto B7082
0.9 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto A77
0.3 mi
8.
Merge right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
1.9 mi
9.
Continue onto M77
15.2 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M77
0.2 mi
11.
Turn left onto Dumbreck Road (B768)
0.7 mi
12.
Turn left onto Paisley Road West (A761)
0.3 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Helen Street
77 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Helen Street
399 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto M8
8.5 mi
17.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
18.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
19.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
20.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
21.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
23.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
28.
Turn right
156 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton. The journey using petrol will set you back 6.4 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 3.2 pounds (£6.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.13 pounds (£6.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.6 pounds (£6.4 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 Kilmarnock and Dumbarton is approximately 36.8 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 4.5 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 (4.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 6.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is 6.4 pounds.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.25 £ (4.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.5 £ (4.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.13 £ (4.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton

The second route from Kilmarnock to the Dumbarton is 41.35 miles and takes 53 minutes.

The third route from Kilmarnock to the Dumbarton is 32.95 miles and takes 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is the third suggested route (32.9mi, 50min) and costs 5.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (36.8mi, 45min) and costs 6.4 £.

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (41.4mi, 53min) and costs 7.2 £.

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 Kilmarnock to Dumbarton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 36.8mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Dumbarton) and its duration is 45min. The other route is 32.9mi, and its duration is 50min. The slowest route is 41.4mi, and its duration is 53min.

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

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock 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.