Route from Musselburgh to Dumbarton

The distance between Musselburgh and Dumbarton is 73 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

From: Musselburgh, County: East Lothian, Scotland
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
73 mi , 1 h 20 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Musselburgh to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Musselburgh to Dumbarton

73 mi 1 h 20 min
1.
Head west on High Street (A199)
37 ft
2.
Make a slight left onto Mall Avenue (A6095)
1002 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
154 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Olive Bank Road (A6095)
528 ft
5.
Turn left onto Eskview Terrace (B6415)
0.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Monktonhall Terrace (B6415)
0.7 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B6415
15 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto B6415
1289 ft
9.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 2nd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
531 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
11.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
14.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
16.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
17.
Continue towards M8
32.3 mi
18.
Take exit 8 on the left towards M73: Carlisle
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M73: Carlisle
74 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout towards M73: Carlisle
0.9 mi
21.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
0.6 mi
22.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
7.6 mi
23.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
24.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
25.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
26.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
27.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
28.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
29.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
31.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
36.
Turn right
156 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Musselburgh to Dumbarton by car?

The journey from Musselburgh to Dumbarton by car comes with a price tag of £12.8 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 £6.4 for the trip (£12.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £4.27 each (£12.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £3.2 each (£12.8 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 8.9 liters of fuel. And that's where the £12.8 comes from for the trip from Musselburgh to Dumbarton.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £12.8, 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.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Musselburgh to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.45 £ (8.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.97 £ (8.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.23 £ (8.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Musselburgh to Dumbarton

The second route from Musselburgh to the Dumbarton is 68.39 miles and takes 1 hour and 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Musselburgh to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (68mi, 1h 43min) and costs 11.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Musselburgh to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (73mi, 1h 20min) and costs 12.8 £.

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 Musselburgh to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 73mi (distance from Musselburgh to Dumbarton) and its duration is 1h 20min. The slowest route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 43min.

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

Musselburgh is located in East Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Musselburgh has coordinates 55.9419410o,-3.0539180o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Musselburgh 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.