Route from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Rutherglen and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 62 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

From: Rutherglen, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
62 mi , 1 h 7 min
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Route from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

62 mi 1 h 7 min
1.
Head north on Glebe Place
23 ft
2.
Turn right onto Toryglen Road
430 ft
3.
Turn left onto Burnhill Street (B768)
872 ft
4.
Continue onto Main Street (B768)
1 mi
5.
Keep left onto A724
0.3 mi
6.
Turn right
88 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right onto M74
3.5 mi
8.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.6 mi
9.
Continue towards M73: Stirling
1.1 mi
10.
Take exit 2 on the left towards M8: Edinburgh
1215 ft
11.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M8: Edinburgh
0.3 mi
12.
Exit the roundabout towards M8: Edinburgh
509 ft
13.
Keep right towards M8: Edinburgh
28.1 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
15.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
16.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
17.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
18.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
19.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
20.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
21.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
25.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
26.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
27.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £10.8. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £5.4 (£10.8/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £3.6 (£10.8/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £2.7 (£10.8/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 61.98 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 61.98 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 7.5 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 7.5 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £10.8.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart amounts to £10.8.

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.75 £ (7.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.5 £ (7.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.88 £ (7.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The second route from Rutherglen to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 58.62 miles and takes 1 hour and 7 minutes.

The third route from Rutherglen to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 55.86 miles and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The cheapest route from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the third suggested route (55.9mi, 1h 30min) and costs 9.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (58.6mi, 1h 7min) and costs 10.2 £.

The most expensive route from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (62mi, 1h 7min) and costs 10.8 £.

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 Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 62mi (distance from Rutherglen to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 1h 7min. The other route is 58.6mi, and its duration is 1h 7min. The slowest route is 55.9mi, and its duration is 1h 30min.

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Where is Rutherglen located?

Rutherglen is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Rutherglen has coordinates 55.8289720o,-4.2242689o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rutherglen 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.