Route from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Preston and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 213 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

From: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
213 mi , 3 h 47 min
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Route from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

213 mi 3 h 47 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
6.6 mi
51.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
52.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
53.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
57.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
58.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
59.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

The expense of driving from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £36.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £18.45 (£36.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.3 per passenger (£36.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.23 per passenger (£36.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart, approximately 25.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 212.86 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £36.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.65 £ (23.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.77 £ (23.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.83 £ (23.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The most time-consuming route from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart spans a distance of 223.72 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The cheapest route from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (213mi, 3h 47min) and costs 36.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (224mi, 5h 9min) and costs 38.8 £.

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 Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 213mi (distance from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 3h 47min. The slowest route is 224mi, and its duration is 5h 9min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart 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 Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

Kirkcaldy and Dysart is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 49 meters above sea level. Kirkcaldy and Dysart has coordinates 56.1279110o,-3.1229330o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirkcaldy and Dysart from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.