Route from Preston to Dunfermline

The distance between Preston and Dunfermline is 200 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
200 mi , 3 h 35 min
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Route from Preston to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Preston to Dunfermline

200 mi 3 h 35 min
1.
Head west
86 ft
2.
Turn right
49 ft
3.
Turn right
604 ft
4.
Turn left
51 ft
5.
Turn right onto North Street
551 ft
6.
Turn right onto Moor Lane (A5071)
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto Garstang Road (A6)
2.3 mi
8.
Enter Broughton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Preston bypass (M55)
507 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston bypass (M55)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Preston Bypass (M55)
0.3 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards Lancaster
93 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
20.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
21.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
22.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
23.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
24.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
25.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
27.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
29.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
30.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
31.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
32.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
33.
Turn right
7.2 mi
34.
Turn right
4.2 mi
35.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
36.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
37.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
39.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
41.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
43.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
45.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
47.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
48.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
49.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
50.
Continue onto M90
4.2 mi
51.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A823(M): Dunfermline
0.6 mi
52.
Continue onto A823(M)
0.5 mi
53.
Enter Pitreavie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
647 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1033 ft
55.
Enter St. Margaret Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
146 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
0.6 mi
57.
Enter King Malcolm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
329 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1150 ft
59.
Continue onto Hospital Hill (A823)
0.3 mi
60.
Enter St Leonard Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
87 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
625 ft
62.
Continue onto Bothwell Street (A823)
705 ft
63.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
239 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Preston to Dunfermline with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Preston to Dunfermline. The journey using petrol will set you back 34.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 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 17.35 pounds (£34.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 11.57 pounds (£34.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 8.68 pounds (£34.7 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 Preston and Dunfermline is approximately 200.45 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 24.3 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 (24.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 34.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Preston to Dunfermline is 34.7 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Preston to Dunfermline.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.95 £ (21.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.3 £ (21.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.48 £ (21.9/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Preston to Dunfermline

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Preston to Dunfermline covers 210.87 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 50 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Preston to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (200mi, 3h 35min) and costs 34.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (211mi, 4h 50min) and costs 36.6 £.

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 Preston to Dunfermline?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 200mi (distance from Preston to Dunfermline) and its duration is 3h 35min. The slowest route is 211mi, and its duration is 4h 50min.

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

Preston is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Preston has coordinates 53.7632010o,-2.7030900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Preston 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.