Sefton Dumfries by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Sefton and Dumfries by car is 154 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

How far is Dumfries from Sefton? The driving distance is 154 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sefton, County: Merseyside, England
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
154 mi , 2 h 38 min
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Route from Sefton to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Sefton to Dumfries

154 mi 2 h 38 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)
0.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
17.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
20.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
167 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
24.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
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Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Sefton to Dumfries?

The expense of driving from Sefton to Dumfries, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £26.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £13.45 (£26.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.97 per passenger (£26.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.73 per passenger (£26.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Sefton to Dumfries, approximately 18.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 153.94 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £26.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Sefton to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.3 £ (18.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.2 £ (18.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.65 £ (18.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sefton to Dumfries

The slowest route from Sefton to the Dumfries is 152.66 miles and takes 3 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sefton to Dumfries is the second suggested route (153mi, 3h 42min) and costs 26.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sefton to Dumfries is the first suggested route (154mi, 2h 38min) and costs 26.9 £.

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 Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 154mi (distance from Sefton to Dumfries) and its duration is 2h 38min. The slowest route is 153mi, and its duration is 3h 42min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Sefton to Dumfries 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 Dumfries?

Dumfries is located in Dumfries and Galloway county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Dumfries has coordinates 55.0708590o,-3.6051200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dumfries from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.