Route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Dysart and East Kilbride is 61 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

From: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
To: East Kilbride, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
61 mi , 1 h 5 min
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Route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride on map



Driving directions from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride

61 mi 1 h 5 min
1.
Head south on Normand Road (A955)
546 ft
2.
Turn right onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
3.
Turn right onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1134 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A921
322 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
6.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A92
20 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A92
10.3 mi
8.
Continue onto M90
859 ft
9.
Continue towards M90 South: Edinburgh
0.9 mi
10.
Keep right towards M90 South: Edinburgh
6.9 mi
11.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
12.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
13.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
14.
Keep right onto M8
25.9 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
16.
Merge right onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.8 mi
17.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
5.5 mi
18.
Continue straight to stay on East Kilbride Expressway (A725)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter Whirlies Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway (A725)
149 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway (A725)
0.8 mi
21.
Enter Whitemoss Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
372 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitemoss Avenue (B761)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Priestknowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto West Mains Road (B761)
114 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto West Mains Road (B761)
843 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride is £10.7 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £5.35 for the journey (£10.7 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £3.57 (£10.7 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £2.68 (£10.7 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 7.4 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £10.7 fare for the journey from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £10.7, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.7 £ (7.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.47 £ (7.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.85 £ (7.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride

The second route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to the East Kilbride is 62.84 miles and takes 1 hour and 12 minutes.

The third route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to the East Kilbride is 59.76 miles and takes 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride by car?

The cheapest route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride is the third suggested route (59.8mi, 1h 29min) and costs 10.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride is the first suggested route (61mi, 1h 5min) and costs 10.7 £.

The most expensive route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride is the second suggested route (63mi, 1h 12min) and costs 11 £.

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 Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 61mi (distance from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride) and its duration is 1h 5min. The other route is 63mi, and its duration is 1h 12min. The slowest route is 59.8mi, and its duration is 1h 29min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to East Kilbride with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Kirkcaldy and Dysart located?

Kirkcaldy and Dysart is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 49 meters above sea level. Kirkcaldy and Dysart has coordinates 56.1279110o,-3.1229330o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirkcaldy and Dysart from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of East Kilbride?

East Kilbride is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 159 meters above sea level. East Kilbride has coordinates 55.7643524o,-4.1769987o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Kilbride from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.