Slough Dumbarton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Slough and Dumbarton by car is 414 miles. The driving time is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

How far is Dumbarton from Slough? The driving distance is 414 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Slough, County: Berkshire, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
414 mi , 6 h 51 min
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Route from Slough to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Slough to Dumbarton

414 mi 6 h 51 min
1.
Head south on William Street
13 ft
2.
Turn right onto Wellington Street (A4)
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto Bath Road (A4)
0.5 mi
4.
Turn left onto Tuns Lane (A355)
0.2 mi
5.
Make a slight left to stay on Tuns Lane (A355)
140 ft
6.
Keep right onto Tuns Lane (A355)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter Tuns Lane Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M4: Maidenhead
804 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout towards M4: Maidenhead
4.6 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A404(M): High Wycombe
0.3 mi
10.
Enter Holyport Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A404(M)
1092 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A404(M)
5.4 mi
12.
Enter Bisham Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A404
277 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A404
4 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40: Birmingham
0.7 mi
15.
Merge right onto M40
16.1 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.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
25.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
26.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
27.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
28.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
29.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
30.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
31.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
33.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
38.
Turn right
156 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Slough to Dumbarton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Slough to Dumbarton. The journey using petrol will set you back 72.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 36.1 pounds (£72.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 24.07 pounds (£72.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 18.05 pounds (£72.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Slough and Dumbarton is approximately 413.8 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 50.2 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (50.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 72.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Slough to Dumbarton is 72.2 pounds.
 

 

Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:

  1. Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.

  2. Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.

  4. Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.

  5. Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.

Diesel cost from Slough to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.05 £ (50.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.7 £ (50.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.53 £ (50.1/4) /p.

Where is Slough located?

Slough is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Slough has coordinates 51.5105384o,-0.5950406o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Slough 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.