Kilmarnock Forest Heath by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Kilmarnock and Forest Heath by car is 391 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

How far is Forest Heath from Kilmarnock? The driving distance is 391 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
391 mi , 6 h 50 min
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Route from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath

391 mi 6 h 50 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 right onto High Street (A735)
1092 ft
5.
Continue slightly left onto Green Street (A735)
382 ft
6.
Keep right onto Green Street (A735)
211 ft
7.
Continue onto Sturrock Street (A735)
1166 ft
8.
Keep left onto Sturrock Street (A735)
139 ft
9.
Turn left onto Old Mill Road (A735)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Welbeck Street (A735)
837 ft
11.
Enter Victoria Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
111 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
814 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
42 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
536 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
27.7 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
34.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
35.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
37.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
40.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
41.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
42.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
43.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
44.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
45.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
46.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
47.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
48.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
50.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
51.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
53.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
54.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
55.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
57.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
60.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath by car?

The journey from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath by car comes with a price tag of £68.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £34.15 for the trip (£68.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £22.77 each (£68.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £17.08 each (£68.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 47.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £68.3 comes from for the trip from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £68.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.7 £ (47.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.8 £ (47.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.85 £ (47.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath

The most time-consuming route from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath spans a distance of 412.78 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath by car?

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (391mi, 6h 50min) and costs 68.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (413mi, 6h 57min) and costs 72.1 £.

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 Forest Heath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 391mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Forest Heath) and its duration is 6h 50min. The slowest route is 413mi, and its duration is 6h 57min.

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

Forest Heath is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Forest Heath has coordinates 52.4027189o,0.5357353o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.