Route from Nottingham to Dumbarton

The distance between Nottingham and Dumbarton is 306 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Nottingham, County: Nottinghamshire, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
306 mi , 5 h 23 min
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Route from Nottingham to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Nottingham to Dumbarton

306 mi 5 h 23 min
1.
Head northwest on Derby Road (A610)
763 ft
2.
Keep right onto Alfreton Road (A610)
1.1 mi
3.
Continue onto Bobbers Mill Bridge (A610)
997 ft
4.
Continue onto Nuthall Road (A610)
1.7 mi
5.
Keep left onto A610
0.9 mi
6.
Keep left onto A610
0.4 mi
7.
Enter Nuthall Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1: The NORTH
877 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout towards M1: The NORTH
29.2 mi
9.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
11.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
12.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
13.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
14.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
15.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
16.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
23.1 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6055: Richmond
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 2nd exit towards Brough
333 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards Brough
9 mi
20.
Continue onto A66
2.8 mi
21.
Turn right onto B6277
1.8 mi
22.
Go straight onto Lartington Lane (B6277)
8.2 mi
23.
Turn left
0.4 mi
24.
Go straight onto B6276
12.6 mi
25.
Turn right to stay on B6276
0.5 mi
26.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
818 ft
27.
Take the ramp
1176 ft
28.
Merge right onto A66
20.3 mi
29.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Keswick
483 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
31.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M6(N): Carlisle
953 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(N): Carlisle
1142 ft
33.
Merge right onto M6
27.8 mi
34.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
35.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
36.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
37.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
38.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
39.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
40.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
41.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
42.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
44.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
49.
Turn right
156 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Nottingham to Dumbarton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Nottingham to Dumbarton. The journey using petrol will set you back 53.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 26.7 pounds (£53.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 17.8 pounds (£53.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 13.35 pounds (£53.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Nottingham and Dumbarton is approximately 306.09 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 37.1 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (37.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 53.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Nottingham to Dumbarton is 53.4 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Nottingham to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.55 £ (37.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.37 £ (37.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.28 £ (37.1/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Alternative routes from Nottingham to Dumbarton

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Nottingham to Dumbarton covers 317.66 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 25 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Nottingham to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (306mi, 5h 23min) and costs 53.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Nottingham to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (318mi, 5h 25min) and costs 55.5 £.

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 Nottingham to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 306mi (distance from Nottingham to Dumbarton) and its duration is 5h 23min. The slowest route is 318mi, and its duration is 5h 25min.

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

Nottingham is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 69 meters above sea level. Nottingham has coordinates 52.9547832o,-1.1581086o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Nottingham 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.