Route from Oxford to Dumfries
The distance between Oxford and Dumfries is 300 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Driving directions from Oxford to Dumfries
How much does it cost to travel from Oxford to Dumfries by car?
The journey from Oxford to Dumfries by car comes with a price tag of £52 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 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 £26 for the trip (£52 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £17.33 each (£52 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £13 each (£52 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 36.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £52 comes from for the trip from Oxford to Dumfries.
In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £52, 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.
Diesel cost from Oxford to Dumfries.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.4 £ (32.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.93 £ (32.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.2 £ (32.8/4) /p.
Generally, diesel engines typically consume less fuel than petrol engines when all other factors are held constant. This is mainly because diesel fuel has a higher energy density and diesel engines are more thermally efficient. Diesel contains more energy per liter than petrol, and diesel engines are usually better at converting this energy into mechanical power. Moreover, diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios, enhancing their thermal efficiency and enabling them to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. Consequently, diesel vehicles often deliver superior fuel economy and can cover longer distances per gallon or liter of fuel compared to petrol vehicles of similar specifications.
Where is Oxford located?
Oxford is located in Oxfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Oxford has coordinates 51.7520209o,-1.2577263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oxford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Dumfries?
Dumfries is located in Dumfries and Galloway county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Dumfries has coordinates 55.0708590o,-3.6051200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumfries from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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