Route from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Motherwell and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 53.5 miles. Travel time is 60 minutes.

From: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
53.5 mi , 60 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

53.5 mi 60 min
1.
Head south
132 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Windmillhill Street (A721)
1302 ft
3.
Continue onto Brandon Street (A721)
917 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Menteith Road (A721)
100 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Menteith Road (A721)
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Merry Street (A723)
93 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Merry Street (A723)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
199 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Newarthill Road (B7066)
0.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Carfin Road (B7066)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue slightly right onto High Street (B7066)
0.9 mi
13.
Continue onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.8 mi
14.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bellside Road (A73)
148 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellside Road (A73)
916 ft
16.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M8
1055 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
21.7 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
20.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
21.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
22.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
23.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
24.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
25.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
29.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
30.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
31.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £9.3. 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 £4.65 (£9.3/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £3.1 per person (£9.3/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £2.33 per person (£9.3/4).

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 53.51 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 53.51 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 6.5 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 6.5 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £9.3.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart amounts to £9.3.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

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

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.25 £ (6.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.17 £ (6.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.63 £ (6.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The second route from Motherwell to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 60.04 miles and takes 1 hour and 8 minutes.

The third route from Motherwell to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 57.85 miles and takes 1 hour and 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (53.5mi, 60min) and costs 9.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the third suggested route (57.8mi, 1h 23min) and costs 10.1 £.

The most expensive route from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (60mi, 1h 8min) and costs 10.5 £.

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 Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 53.5mi (distance from Motherwell to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 60min. The other route is 60mi, and its duration is 1h 8min. The slowest route is 57.8mi, and its duration is 1h 23min.

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Where is Motherwell located?

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

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.