Route from Paisley to Dunfermline

The distance between Paisley and Dunfermline is 49.5 miles. Travel time is 58 minutes.

From: Paisley, County: Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
49.5 mi , 58 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Paisley to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Paisley to Dunfermline

49.5 mi 58 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 right onto M8
4.9 mi
16.
Keep left towards M80: Stirling
15.2 mi
17.
Keep left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
5.8 mi
18.
Merge right onto M9
0.7 mi
19.
Take exit 7 on the left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
1.7 mi
20.
Continue onto A876
0.7 mi
21.
Enter Higgins' Neuk Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
426 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
0.6 mi
23.
Keep right onto North Approach Road (A985)
0.9 mi
24.
Enter Longannet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A985
210 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
6.1 mi
26.
Enter Cairneyhill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
378 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
3.4 mi
28.
Make a sharp left onto B9156
2.1 mi
29.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
90 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Paisley to Dunfermline with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Paisley to Dunfermline. The journey using petrol will set you back 8.6 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 4.3 pounds (£8.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.87 pounds (£8.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.15 pounds (£8.6 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 Paisley and Dunfermline is approximately 49.48 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 6 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 (6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 8.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Paisley to Dunfermline is 8.6 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Paisley to Dunfermline.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3 £ (6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2 £ (6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.5 £ (6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Paisley to Dunfermline

The second route from Paisley to the Dunfermline is 59.3 miles and takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.

The third route from Paisley to the Dunfermline is 52.15 miles and takes 1 hour and 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Paisley to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (49.5mi, 58min) and costs 8.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Paisley to Dunfermline is the third suggested route (52.1mi, 1h 23min) and costs 9.1 £.

The most expensive route from Paisley to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (59.3mi, 1h 5min) and costs 10.4 £.

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 Dunfermline?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 49.5mi (distance from Paisley to Dunfermline) and its duration is 58min. The other route is 59.3mi, and its duration is 1h 5min. The slowest route is 52.1mi, and its duration is 1h 23min.

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

Dunfermline is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level. Dunfermline has coordinates 56.0717410o,-3.4521510o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dunfermline from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.