Slough Dumfries by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Slough and Dumfries by car is 334 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

How far is Dumfries from Slough? The driving distance is 334 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Slough, County: Berkshire, England
To: Dumfries, County: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
334 mi , 5 h 33 min
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Route from Slough to Dumfries on map



Driving directions from Slough to Dumfries

334 mi 5 h 33 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)
0.5 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
25.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
26.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
29.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
167 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.8 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
82 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Lockerbie Road (A709)
0.5 mi
33.
Continue onto St Mary's Street (A709)
600 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Mary's Street (A709)
64 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto St Mary's Street (A709)
520 ft
36.
Turn right onto Montague Street
107 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Slough to Dumfries by car?

Embarking on the journey from Slough to Dumfries, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 58.3 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 29.15 pounds for each of two passengers, 19.43 pounds for three passengers, and merely 14.58 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 334.12 miles, the car craves around 40.5 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (40.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 58.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Slough to Dumfries is marked by a fuel cost of 58.3 pounds.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Slough to Dumfries.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 40.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.25 £ (40.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.5 £ (40.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.13 £ (40.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Slough to Dumfries

An alternative route from Slough to the Dumfries is 341.2 miles and takes 5 hours and 42 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Slough to Dumfries is the first suggested route (334mi, 5h 33min) and costs 58.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Slough to Dumfries is the second suggested route (341mi, 5h 42min) and costs 59.6 £.

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 Slough to Dumfries?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 334mi (distance from Slough to Dumfries) and its duration is 5h 33min. The slowest route is 341mi, and its duration is 5h 42min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Slough 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 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 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.