Route from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Stirling and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 41.1 miles. Travel time is 51 minutes.

From: Stirling, County: Stirling, Scotland
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
41.1 mi , 51 min
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Route from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

41.1 mi 51 min
1.
Head southeast on Dumbarton Road
7 ft
2.
Turn right onto Port Street
305 ft
3.
Continue onto St Ninians Road
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Newhouse (B8051)
1226 ft
5.
Continue onto Randolph Terrace (B8051)
631 ft
6.
Continue onto Main Street (B8051)
574 ft
7.
Continue onto Borestone Crescent (B8051)
1114 ft
8.
Enter St. Ninians Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Road (A872)
261 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A872)
1.2 mi
10.
Continue straight onto A872
0.5 mi
11.
Enter Bannockburn Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M9
481 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto M9
5.8 mi
13.
Take exit 7 on the left towards M876: Kincardine Bridges
1.7 mi
14.
Continue onto A876
0.7 mi
15.
Enter Higgins' Neuk Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
426 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
0.6 mi
17.
Keep right onto North Approach Road (A985)
0.9 mi
18.
Enter Longannet Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A985
210 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
6.1 mi
20.
Enter Cairneyhill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A985
378 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
4.9 mi
22.
Enter Brankholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A985
129 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A985
0.4 mi
24.
Enter Kings Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Admiralty Road (A985)
128 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Admiralty Road (A985)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Admiralty Road (A985)
141 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Admiralty Road (A985)
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Admiralty Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M90: Dundee
166 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Dundee
769 ft
30.
Merge right onto M90
2.5 mi
31.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
32.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
33.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
37.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
38.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
39.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 7.2 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 3.6 quid each (£7.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 2.4 quid (£7.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 1.8 quid (£7.2 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 Stirling and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is about 41.13 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 5 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 (5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 7.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart: 7.2 pounds.
 

 

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 Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.5 £ (5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.67 £ (5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.25 £ (5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The second route from Stirling to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 45.11 miles and takes 52 minutes.

The third route from Stirling to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 38.57 miles and takes 52 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The cheapest route from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the third suggested route (38.6mi, 52min) and costs 6.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (41.1mi, 51min) and costs 7.2 £.

The most expensive route from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (45.1mi, 52min) and costs 7.9 £.

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 Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 41.1mi (distance from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 51min. The other route is 45.1mi, and its duration is 52min. The slowest route is 38.6mi, and its duration is 52min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart. It provides driving directions from Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Stirling - Kirkcaldy and Dysart 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 Stirling to Kirkcaldy and Dysart with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Stirling located?

Stirling is located in Stirling county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 26 meters above sea level. Stirling has coordinates 56.1165227o,-3.9369029o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stirling 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.