Route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to North Dorset

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Dysart and North Dorset is 449 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
To: North Dorset, County: Dorset, England
449 mi , 7 h 53 min
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Route from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to North Dorset on map



Driving directions from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to North Dorset

449 mi 7 h 53 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
5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A899
1002 ft
16.
Keep left towards A899
0.4 mi
17.
Go straight onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.4 mi
18.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
434 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
20.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
197 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
22.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brucefield Park North
78 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Brucefield Park North
644 ft
24.
Turn right onto Brucefield Park West
0.4 mi
25.
Continue straight
7.5 mi
26.
Continue onto Auchengray Road
0.6 mi
27.
Make a slight right
3.2 mi
28.
Turn left onto Carnwath Road (B7016)
2.3 mi
29.
Turn right onto A70
1257 ft
30.
Make a slight left onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
31.
Continue onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
32.
Turn left onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
34.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
35.
Turn left onto Covington Road
1.5 mi
36.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
37.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.4 mi
38.
Continue onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
39.
Keep left onto Boat Road
269 ft
40.
Turn left onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
41.
Turn left onto A73
8 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A702
269 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A74(M)
212 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
49.2 mi
46.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
47.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
48.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
49.
Keep left onto M5
82 mi
50.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
51.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
10.3 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Bath. Stroud
0.5 mi
53.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A46
888 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
83 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left
0.2 mi
58.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 1st exit towards Northend
13 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout towards Northend
0.4 mi
60.
Turn right onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
61.
Continue onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
62.
Turn right onto High Street
941 ft
63.
Turn left onto Down Lane
1307 ft
64.
Turn left onto Warminster Road (A36)
9.6 mi
65.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
162 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
67.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
175 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
4.6 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
307 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
71.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
167 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Deverill Road (A350)
225 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Deverill Road (A350)
13 mi
75.
Continue onto Littledown (A350)
733 ft
76.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
94 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
78.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
778 ft
79.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
80.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Content Lane (A30)
132 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
82.
Continue straight onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
83.
Keep left onto Christy's Lane (A30)
135 ft
84.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
442 ft
85.
Exit the roundabout onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
1.1 mi
86.
Continue onto Cann Hill (A350)
2.7 mi
87.
Turn right onto Church Street
717 ft
88.
Make a slight right to stay on Church Street
73 ft
89.
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
90.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
91.
Make a sharp left
0.3 mi
92.
Continue straight
967 ft
93.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to North Dorset by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £78.3. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £39.15 (£78.3/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £26.1 per person (£78.3/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £19.58 per person (£78.3/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 448.78 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 448.78 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 54.4 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 54.4 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £78.3.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Kirkcaldy and Dysart to North Dorset amounts to £78.3.

 

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 Kirkcaldy and Dysart to North Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 54.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 27.15 £ (54.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.1 £ (54.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.58 £ (54.3/4) /p.

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 North Dorset?

North Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. North Dorset has coordinates 50.9497310o,-2.2112763o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.