Route from Sunderland to Dumbarton

The distance between Sunderland and Dumbarton is 183 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
183 mi , 3 h 17 min
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Route from Sunderland to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Sunderland to Dumbarton

183 mi 3 h 17 min
1.
Head southeast
73 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Middle Street
205 ft
3.
Continue right onto Cumberland Street
383 ft
4.
Merge right onto St. Mary's Boulevard (A183)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter Saint Michael's Way and take the 2nd exit onto Silksworth Row (A1231)
124 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Silksworth Row (A1231)
588 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Trimdon Street (A1231)
170 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Trimdon Street (A1231)
0.3 mi
9.
Make a slight left onto Pallion New Road
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pallion New Road (B1539)
141 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Pallion New Road (B1539)
199 ft
12.
Continue onto Queen Alexandra Bridge (B1539)
0.3 mi
13.
Continue onto Northern Way (B1539)
402 ft
14.
Make a slight left onto Wessington Way (A1290)
1.1 mi
15.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
152 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
0.5 mi
17.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit towards Gateshead
115 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards Gateshead
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Wessington Way and take the 2nd exit onto Wessington Way (A1231)
122 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessington Way (A1231)
1285 ft
21.
Enter Hylton Grange Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards Washington:Gateshead
535 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards Washington:Gateshead
3.1 mi
23.
Enter Galleries North Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Sunderland Highway (A1231)
533 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Sunderland Highway (A1231)
0.9 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1231
0.4 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1
8.8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A69: Hexham
1239 ft
28.
Keep left towards A69: Hexham
517 ft
29.
Merge right onto A69
11.5 mi
30.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A69
348 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A69
21 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Haltwhistle Bypass (A69)
118 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Haltwhistle Bypass (A69)
13.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brampton Bypass (A689)
182 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Brampton Bypass (A689)
0.6 mi
36.
Continue onto Carlisle Road (A689)
1.3 mi
37.
Continue onto Brampton Road (A689)
1 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brampton Road (A689)
98 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Brampton Road (A689)
3.4 mi
40.
Enter Brampton Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A689
216 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A689
2.2 mi
42.
Merge right onto Greymoorhill Interchange (A7)
733 ft
43.
Keep right onto Greymoorhill Interchange (A7)
101 ft
44.
Take the ramp on the left
1159 ft
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.7 mi
46.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
47.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
48.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
49.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
50.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
51.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
52.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
53.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
54.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
56.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
61.
Turn right
156 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Sunderland to Dumbarton by car?

The journey from Sunderland to Dumbarton by car comes with a price tag of £31.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £15.95 for the trip (£31.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £10.63 each (£31.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £7.98 each (£31.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 22.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £31.9 comes from for the trip from Sunderland to Dumbarton.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £31.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 Sunderland to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.05 £ (22.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.37 £ (22.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.53 £ (22.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sunderland to Dumbarton

The second route from Sunderland to the Dumbarton is 197.58 miles and takes 3 hours and 35 minutes.

The third route from Sunderland to the Dumbarton is 181.3 miles and takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Sunderland to Dumbarton by car?

The cheapest route from Sunderland to Dumbarton is the third suggested route (181mi, 3h 55min) and costs 31.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sunderland to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (183mi, 3h 17min) and costs 31.9 £.

The most expensive route from Sunderland to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (198mi, 3h 35min) and costs 34.5 £.

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 Sunderland to Dumbarton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 183mi (distance from Sunderland to Dumbarton) and its duration is 3h 17min. The other route is 198mi, and its duration is 3h 35min. The slowest route is 181mi, and its duration is 3h 55min.

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

Where is Sunderland located?

Sunderland is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Sunderland has coordinates 54.9068690o,-1.3838010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sunderland 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.