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.
Driving directions from Preston to Kirkcaldy and Dysart
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.