Route from Paisley to Dumfries

The distance between Paisley and Dumfries is 86 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

From: Paisley, County: Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
86 mi , 1 h 34 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Paisley to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Paisley to Dumfries

86 mi 1 h 34 min
1.
Head northeast on Gallow Green Road (B775)
101 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Underwood Road (B775)
73 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Underwood Road (B775)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto St James' Street (A726)
930 ft
5.
Turn right onto Carlisle Street (A726)
0.3 mi
6.
Make a slight left onto Renfrew Road (A741)
0.5 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Renfrew Road (A741)
39 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Renfrew Road (A741)
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A741
182 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A741
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Arkleston Road (A741)
87 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Arkleston Road (A741)
328 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the right
946 ft
14.
Merge right onto M8
4.5 mi
15.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
1 mi
16.
Continue onto M74
8 mi
17.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
29.3 mi
18.
Continue onto A74(M)
24.9 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Johnstonebridge Interchange (B7076)
172 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Johnstonebridge Interchange (B7076)
422 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7076
99 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto B7076
729 ft
24.
Turn left onto B7076
1137 ft
25.
Turn right onto C98a
1.3 mi
26.
Turn left onto Lochmaben Road (B7020)
5.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Townhead (B7020)
404 ft
28.
Turn right onto Princes Street (C22a)
1295 ft
29.
Turn right onto Bruce Street (A709)
0.3 mi
30.
Make a slight right onto A709
3.9 mi
31.
Make a slight right onto A709
1.4 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A709
133 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A709
1 mi
34.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
248 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
38.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
41.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Paisley to Dumfries?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 15.1 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 7.55 quid each (£15.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 5.03 quid per person (£15.1 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 3.78 quid per person (£15.1 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 10.5 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 86.26 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 10.5 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Paisley to Dumfries: 15.1 quid.

 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Paisley to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.2 £ (10.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.47 £ (10.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.6 £ (10.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Paisley to Dumfries

The second route from Paisley to the Dumfries is 78.99 miles and takes 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Paisley to Dumfries by car?

The cheapest route from Paisley to Dumfries is the second suggested route (79mi, 1h 47min) and costs 13.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Paisley to Dumfries is the first suggested route (86mi, 1h 34min) and costs 15.1 £.

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 Paisley to Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 86mi (distance from Paisley to Dumfries) and its duration is 1h 34min. The slowest route is 79mi, and its duration is 1h 47min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Paisley to Dumfries by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Paisley to Dumfries. It provides driving directions from Paisley to Dumfries, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Paisley - Dumfries 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 Paisley to Dumfries with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Paisley located?

Paisley is located in Renfrewshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Paisley has coordinates 55.8472580o,-4.4401140o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Paisley 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.