Route from Sefton to Dumbarton

The distance between Sefton and Dumbarton is 234 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Sefton, County: Merseyside, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
234 mi , 3 h 57 min
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Route from Sefton to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Sefton to Dumbarton

234 mi 3 h 57 min
1.
Head northeast on Dibb Lane
397 ft
2.
Continue onto Moss Lane (B5193)
559 ft
3.
Turn right onto Back Lane
0.8 mi
4.
Continue slightly left onto Virgin's Lane
0.4 mi
5.
Turn left onto Quarry Road (A565)
654 ft
6.
Continue onto Park View (A565)
1209 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
372 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
2.2 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto Switch Island (A5758)
362 ft
10.
Merge right onto Dunnings Bridge Road (A59)
489 ft
11.
Keep right towards Skelmersdale
11.5 mi
12.
Enter Orrell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M6
661 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
113 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
15.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
16.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
17.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
18.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
19.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
20.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
21.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
22.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
29.
Turn right
156 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £40.8. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £20.4 (£40.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.6 per passenger (£40.8 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £10.2 per passenger (£40.8 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 28.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £40.8 comes from for the journey from Sefton to Dumbarton.
 

 

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 Sefton to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.15 £ (28.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.43 £ (28.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.08 £ (28.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sefton to Dumbarton

The most time-consuming route from Sefton to Dumbarton spans a distance of 232.83 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Sefton to Dumbarton by car?

The cheapest route from Sefton to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (233mi, 5h 36min) and costs 40.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sefton to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (234mi, 3h 57min) and costs 40.8 £.

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 Sefton to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Sefton to Dumbarton) and its duration is 3h 57min. The slowest route is 233mi, and its duration is 5h 36min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Sefton to Dumbarton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Sefton to Dumbarton. It provides driving directions from Sefton to Dumbarton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Sefton - Dumbarton 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 Sefton to Dumbarton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Sefton located?

Sefton is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Sefton has coordinates 53.5034767o,-3.0350661o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sefton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dumbarton?

Dumbarton is located in West Dunbartonshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dumbarton has coordinates 55.9452870o,-4.5645540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumbarton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.