Route from South Bucks to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between South Bucks and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 418 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

From: South Bucks, County: Buckinghamshire, England
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
418 mi , 7 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from South Bucks to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from South Bucks to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

418 mi 7 h 2 min
1.
Head west on Harehatch Lane
593 ft
2.
Turn right onto Abbey Park lane
368 ft
3.
Continue onto Ship Hill
0.6 mi
4.
Continue slightly right onto Woodlands Hill
392 ft
5.
Continue onto Burnham Road
0.5 mi
6.
Turn left onto Dorney Hill North (A355)
740 ft
7.
Continue onto Beaconsfield Bypass (A355)
608 ft
8.
Enter Beaconsfield Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Birmingham
65 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Birmingham
23.1 mi
10.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
11.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
13.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
25.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
26.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
28.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
29.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
30.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
31.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
32.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
34.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
35.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
36.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
37.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
38.
Turn right
7.2 mi
39.
Turn right
4.2 mi
40.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
41.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
42.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
44.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
46.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
48.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
50.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
52.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
53.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
54.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
55.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
56.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
57.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
58.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
62.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
63.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
64.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from South Bucks to Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £73. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £36.5 each (£73 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £24.33 a head (£73 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £18.25 per person (£73 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 50.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £73 total comes from for the trip from South Bucks to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from South Bucks to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.3 £ (50.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.87 £ (50.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.65 £ (50.6/4) /p.

Where is South Bucks located?

South Bucks is located in Buckinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. South Bucks has coordinates 51.5763801o,-0.6390151o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Bucks from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

Kirkcaldy and Dysart is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 49 meters above sea level. Kirkcaldy and Dysart has coordinates 56.1279110o,-3.1229330o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kirkcaldy and Dysart from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.