Route from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Richmond upon Thames and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 438 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
438 mi , 7 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

438 mi 7 h 28 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
31.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
32.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
34.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
35.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
36.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
37.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
38.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
39.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
40.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
41.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
42.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
43.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
44.
Turn right
7.2 mi
45.
Turn right
4.2 mi
46.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
47.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
48.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
50.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
52.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
54.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
56.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
58.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
59.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
60.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
61.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
62.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
63.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
64.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
66.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
68.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
69.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
70.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
71.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The journey from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car comes with a price tag of £76.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £38.25 for the trip (£76.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £25.5 each (£76.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £19.13 each (£76.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 53.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £76.5 comes from for the trip from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £76.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 53.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26.55 £ (53.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.7 £ (53.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.28 £ (53.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The most time-consuming route from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart spans a distance of 414.73 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (415mi, 7h 36min) and costs 72.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (438mi, 7h 28min) and costs 76.5 £.

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 Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 438mi (distance from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 7h 28min. The slowest route is 415mi, and its duration is 7h 36min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart. It provides driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Kirkcaldy and Dysart, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Richmond upon Thames - Kirkcaldy and Dysart 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 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 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 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.