Route from Port Talbot to Dumfries

The distance between Port Talbot and Dumfries is 356 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

From: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
356 mi , 6 h 5 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Port Talbot to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Port Talbot to Dumfries

356 mi 6 h 5 min
1.
Head southwest on The Kingsway
78 ft
2.
Turn right
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (B4290)
414 ft
4.
Continue onto Welcome Lane
249 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Strand
1192 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quay Parade (A4067)
822 ft
7.
Continue straight to stay on Quay Parade (A483)
661 ft
8.
Continue onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.3 mi
9.
Continue straight to stay on Fabian Way (A483)
769 ft
10.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.9 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.4 mi
13.
Keep left onto A465
8.1 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
296 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
192 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.6 mi
20.
Make a sharp right onto A465
0.2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
45 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
185 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
215 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
868 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
37 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
29.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.4 mi
30.
Continue straight onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
137 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
40 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
306 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
199 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
276 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
428 ft
39.
Keep right onto A40
7.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
175 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto A40
0.6 mi
43.
Keep left onto A40
7.2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
46.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
50.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
52.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
54.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
55.
Merge right onto M5
37.8 mi
56.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
57.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
58.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
59.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
60.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
61.
Continue onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
63.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
64.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
67.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
167 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
71.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
74.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
75.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Port Talbot to Dumfries by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £62.1. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £31.05 (£62.1/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £20.7 per person (£62.1/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £15.53 per person (£62.1/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 355.82 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 355.82 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 43.1 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 43.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £62.1.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Port Talbot to Dumfries amounts to £62.1.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Port Talbot to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 43.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.55 £ (43.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.37 £ (43.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.78 £ (43.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Port Talbot to Dumfries

An alternative route from Port Talbot to the Dumfries is 321.65 miles and takes 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Port Talbot to Dumfries by car?

The cheapest route from Port Talbot to Dumfries is the second suggested route (322mi, 6h 9min) and costs 56.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Port Talbot to Dumfries is the first suggested route (356mi, 6h 5min) and costs 62.1 £.

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 Port Talbot to Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 356mi (distance from Port Talbot to Dumfries) and its duration is 6h 5min. The slowest route is 322mi, and its duration is 6h 9min.

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

Port Talbot is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Port Talbot has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Port Talbot 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.