Route from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock

The distance between Richmond upon Thames and Kilmarnock is 412 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
412 mi , 7 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock on map



Driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock

412 mi 7 h 2 min
1.
Head southeast on Duke Street
37 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Quadrant (A307)
737 ft
3.
Continue onto Kew Road (A307)
598 ft
4.
Turn left onto A307
109 ft
5.
Merge right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
7 ft
6.
Keep right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
177 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Kew Road (A307)
1.8 mi
8.
Turn right onto Kew Bridge Road (A205)
284 ft
9.
Turn left onto Lionel Road South
0.3 mi
10.
Merge right onto Great West Road (A4)
65 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
8.4 mi
12.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 South: Gatwick
0.4 mi
13.
Keep right towards M25 North: Oxford
0.7 mi
14.
Merge right onto M25
4.3 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
16.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
17.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
19.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
23.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
24.
Continue onto M74
7.2 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
36 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.9 mi
28.
Continue straight to stay on A70
12.3 mi
29.
Turn right onto B743
8.2 mi
30.
Make a slight right onto B743
3.1 mi
31.
Turn right onto Kilmarnock Road (A76)
4.7 mi
32.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
208 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A76
98 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
36.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queen's Drive
540 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive
0.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen's Drive (A735)
124 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Drive (A735)
814 ft
40.
Enter Victoria Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Welbeck Street (A735)
120 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Welbeck Street (A735)
840 ft
42.
Continue onto Old Mill Road (A735)
0.3 mi
43.
Continue onto Fowlds Street (A735)
466 ft
44.
Turn right onto Titchfield Street (A735)
273 ft
45.
Continue left onto St Marnock's Street (A735)
593 ft
46.
Turn right onto John Finnie Street (A735)
0.3 mi
47.
Turn right
387 ft
48.
Turn left onto Hill Street
1036 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock?

Well, using petrol, it's £72. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £36 for the trip (£72 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £24 each (£72 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £18 each (£72 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 50 liters of fuel. And that's where the £72 comes from for the trip from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.95 £ (49.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.63 £ (49.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.48 £ (49.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock covers 408.84 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 3 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock by car?

The cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock is the second suggested route (409mi, 7h 3min) and costs 71.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock is the first suggested route (412mi, 7h 2min) and costs 72 £.

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 Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 412mi (distance from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock) and its duration is 7h 2min. The slowest route is 409mi, and its duration is 7h 3min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock. It provides driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Richmond upon Thames - Kilmarnock route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Richmond upon Thames to Kilmarnock with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Richmond upon Thames located?

Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kilmarnock?

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.