Route from Reading to Ayr

The distance between Reading and Ayr is 386 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
386 mi , 6 h 50 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Reading to Ayr on map



Driving directions from Reading to Ayr

386 mi 6 h 50 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit
547 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout
512 ft
5.
Go straight onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Caversham Road (A329)
1298 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
27 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1248 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bridge Street (A4155)
139 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street (A4155)
782 ft
11.
Turn left onto Church Road (A4074)
1289 ft
12.
Continue onto St. Peter's Hill (A4074)
1189 ft
13.
Continue onto Woodcote Road (A4074)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Upper Woodcote Road (A4074)
0.6 mi
15.
Continue onto Woodcote Road (A4074)
1.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Reading Road (A4074)
8 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
86 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
95 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Henley Road (A4074)
97 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Henley Road (A4074)
0.9 mi
23.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
163 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
26.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
99 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
28.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
56 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
342 ft
30.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
0.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
479 ft
32.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
0.4 mi
33.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
850 ft
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A34)
11.7 mi
36.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
38.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
40.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
41.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
42.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
43.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
44.
Continue onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
46.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
47.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
50.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
263 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
52.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
136 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
54.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
423 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
138 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
58.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
284 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
60.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A75
146 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
4.7 mi
62.
Turn right onto Maiden Row (A712)
5.2 mi
63.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
64.
Turn right onto A713
2.5 mi
65.
Turn left onto Ayr Road (A713)
0.6 mi
66.
Make a slight left to stay on Ayr Road (A713)
18.4 mi
67.
Continue onto Bellsbank Road (A713)
716 ft
68.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
4.7 mi
69.
Continue onto Doonview Terrace (A713)
468 ft
70.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
7.6 mi
71.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
408 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.7 mi
73.
Continue straight onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
74.
Make a slight right onto Castlehill Road (A713)
890 ft
75.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Bridge (A70)
19 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge (A70)
402 ft
77.
Continue left onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
394 ft
78.
Keep right onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
51 ft
79.
Turn right onto Beresford Terrace (A70)
440 ft
80.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Reading to Ayr?

The expense of driving from Reading to Ayr, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £67.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £33.7 (£67.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £22.47 per passenger (£67.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £16.85 per passenger (£67.4 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 Reading to Ayr, approximately 46.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 386.15 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 £67.4 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.
 

 

How much petrol a car uses depends in large part on the driver's habits. In this way: 

Increased fuel consumption might be a result of aggressive driving practices, including quick acceleration and frequent hard braking. More fuel efficiency is achieved with smooth, progressive acceleration and deceleration. 
Increased aerodynamic drag causes fuel consumption to rise with increasing speed. One way to save petrol is to keep your speed modest and constant. 
Leaving the engine running when stopped or waiting wastes petrololine; this is known as idling. To save petrol, turn off the engine when you're not moving for a long time. 
Using the Air Conditioner: Using the air conditioner at its highest setting can lead to an increase in fuel usage. You may conserve fuel by using the air conditioner rarely and by choosing natural ventilation when you can. 
Overloading: The engine has to work harder to move large goods or extraneous objects around, which increases fuel consumption. Fuel economy can be enhanced by reducing excess weight.

Diesel cost from Reading to Ayr.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.4 £ (46.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.6 £ (46.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.7 £ (46.8/4) /p.

Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ayr?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.