Pontypool Dumbarton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypool and Dumbarton by car is 392 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

How far is Dumbarton from Pontypool? The driving distance is 392 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
392 mi , 6 h 37 min
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Route from Pontypool to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Pontypool to Dumbarton

392 mi 6 h 37 min
1.
Head east on High Street
560 ft
2.
Turn right onto Upper Bridge Street
397 ft
3.
Turn right onto Lower Park Terrace
539 ft
4.
Turn left onto Albion Road
77 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4043
198 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4043
297 ft
7.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
184 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
318 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
221 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
14.
Make a slight right onto Berthon Road (A472)
4.2 mi
15.
Turn left onto A472
1.4 mi
16.
Keep right onto A472
180 ft
17.
Take the ramp onto A472
394 ft
18.
Keep left onto A472
1248 ft
19.
Merge right onto A449
4.9 mi
20.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
23.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
29.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
31.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
32.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
33.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
34.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
38.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
39.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
40.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
41.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
42.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
43.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
44.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
45.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
46.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
48.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
53.
Turn right
156 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Pontypool to Dumbarton by car?

Embarking on the journey from Pontypool to Dumbarton, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 68.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 34.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 22.83 pounds for three passengers, and merely 17.13 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 392.25 miles, the car craves around 47.6 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (47.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 68.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Pontypool to Dumbarton is marked by a fuel cost of 68.5 pounds.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Pontypool to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.75 £ (47.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.83 £ (47.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.88 £ (47.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypool to Dumbarton

The most time-consuming route from Pontypool to Dumbarton spans a distance of 373.23 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 51 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypool to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (373mi, 6h 51min) and costs 65.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypool to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (392mi, 6h 37min) and costs 68.5 £.

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 Pontypool to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 392mi (distance from Pontypool to Dumbarton) and its duration is 6h 37min. The slowest route is 373mi, and its duration is 6h 51min.

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Where is Pontypool located?

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool 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.