Route from Redditch to Ayr

The distance between Redditch and Ayr is 302 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Redditch, County: Worcestershire, England
To: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
302 mi , 5 h 21 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Redditch to Ayr on map



Driving directions from Redditch to Ayr

302 mi 5 h 21 min
1.
Head southwest
56 ft
2.
Turn left onto Church Green West
154 ft
3.
Turn right onto Church Green West
635 ft
4.
Continue slightly right onto Unicorn Hill
665 ft
5.
Continue onto Bromsgrove Road
1.2 mi
6.
Turn right onto Birchfield Road
0.5 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the right
645 ft
8.
Merge right onto Bromsgrove Highway (A448)
3.5 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bromsgrove Eastern Bypass (A38)
473 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Bromsgrove Eastern Bypass (A38)
0.3 mi
11.
Continue straight to stay on Bromsgrove Eastern Bypass (A38)
214 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bromsgrove Eastern Bypass (A38)
111 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Bromsgrove Eastern Bypass (A38)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Birmingham Road (A38)
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Harvester Island and take the 1st exit onto Birmingham Road (A38)
170 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Birmingham Road (A38)
1 mi
17.
Continue onto Halesowen Road (A38)
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Lydiate Ash Roundbout and take the 3rd exit towards M5
657 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M5
0.3 mi
20.
Merge right onto M5
12.6 mi
21.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
22.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
23.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
24.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
25.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
26.
Continue onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
28.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
29.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
32.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
263 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
34.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
136 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
36.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
423 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
138 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
40.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
284 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
42.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A75
146 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
4.7 mi
44.
Turn right onto Maiden Row (A712)
5.2 mi
45.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
46.
Turn right onto A713
2.5 mi
47.
Turn left onto Ayr Road (A713)
0.6 mi
48.
Make a slight left to stay on Ayr Road (A713)
18.4 mi
49.
Continue onto Bellsbank Road (A713)
716 ft
50.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
4.7 mi
51.
Continue onto Doonview Terrace (A713)
468 ft
52.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
7.6 mi
53.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
408 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.7 mi
55.
Continue straight onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
56.
Make a slight right onto Castlehill Road (A713)
890 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Bridge (A70)
19 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge (A70)
402 ft
59.
Continue left onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
394 ft
60.
Keep right onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
51 ft
61.
Turn right onto Beresford Terrace (A70)
440 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Redditch to Ayr by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 52.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 26.4 quid each (£52.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 17.6 quid (£52.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 13.2 quid (£52.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Redditch and Ayr is about 302.48 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 36.7 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (36.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 52.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Redditch to Ayr: 52.8 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Redditch to Ayr.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 36.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.3 £ (36.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.2 £ (36.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.15 £ (36.6/4) /p.

Where is Redditch located?

Redditch is located in Worcestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 125 meters above sea level. Redditch has coordinates 52.3089700o,-1.9409360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Redditch 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.