Sefton Dunfermline by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Sefton and Dunfermline by car is 234 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

How far is Dunfermline from Sefton? The driving distance is 234 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sefton, County: Merseyside, England
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
234 mi , 4 h 5 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Sefton to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Sefton to Dunfermline

234 mi 4 h 5 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.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
22.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
23.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
24.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
25.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
27.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
28.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
29.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
31.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
32.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
33.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
34.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
35.
Turn right
7.2 mi
36.
Turn right
4.2 mi
37.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
38.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
39.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
41.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
43.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
45.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
47.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
49.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
50.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
51.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
52.
Continue onto M90
4.2 mi
53.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A823(M): Dunfermline
0.6 mi
54.
Continue onto A823(M)
0.5 mi
55.
Enter Pitreavie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
647 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1033 ft
57.
Enter St. Margaret Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
146 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
0.6 mi
59.
Enter King Malcolm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
329 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1150 ft
61.
Continue onto Hospital Hill (A823)
0.3 mi
62.
Enter St Leonard Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
87 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
625 ft
64.
Continue onto Bothwell Street (A823)
705 ft
65.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
239 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
67.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Sefton to Dunfermline by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 40.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 20.4 quid each (£40.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 13.6 quid (£40.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.2 quid (£40.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Sefton and Dunfermline is about 233.66 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 28.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (28.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 40.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Sefton to Dunfermline: 40.8 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Sefton to Dunfermline.

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 Dunfermline

The second route from Sefton to the Dunfermline is 239.06 miles and takes 5 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sefton to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (234mi, 4h 5min) and costs 40.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sefton to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (239mi, 5h 34min) and costs 41.7 £.

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 Dunfermline?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Sefton to Dunfermline) and its duration is 4h 5min. The slowest route is 239mi, and its duration is 5h 34min.

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

Dunfermline is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level. Dunfermline has coordinates 56.0717410o,-3.4521510o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dunfermline from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.