Route from Reading to Dumfries

The distance between Reading and Dumfries is 326 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
326 mi , 5 h 35 min
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Route from Reading to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Reading to Dumfries

326 mi 5 h 35 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 1st exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
167 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
54.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
57.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Reading to Dumfries by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Reading to Dumfries is £56.9 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £28.45 for the journey (£56.9 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £18.97 (£56.9 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £14.23 (£56.9 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 39.5 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £56.9 fare for the journey from Reading to Dumfries.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £56.9, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Reading to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 39.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.7 £ (39.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.13 £ (39.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.85 £ (39.4/4) /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 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.