Sunderland Dunfermline by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Sunderland and Dunfermline by car is 156 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

How far is Dunfermline from Sunderland? The driving distance is 156 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Dunfermline, County: Fife, Scotland
156 mi , 2 h 51 min
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Route from Sunderland to Dunfermline on map



Driving directions from Sunderland to Dunfermline

156 mi 2 h 51 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 3rd exit towards Tyne Tunnel
825 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards Tyne Tunnel
12.9 mi
23.
Enter Moor Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A19
381 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A19
2.1 mi
25.
Enter Seaton Burn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
290 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
342 ft
27.
Keep right onto A1
12.3 mi
28.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
39.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
20.3 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A1
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Old Craighall Junction and take the 1st exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
90 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
2.2 mi
44.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
47.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
48.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
49.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
50.
Continue towards M8
3.3 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards M9
1.2 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
4.2 mi
56.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A823(M): Dunfermline
0.6 mi
57.
Continue onto A823(M)
0.5 mi
58.
Enter Pitreavie Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
647 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1033 ft
60.
Enter St. Margaret Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
146 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
0.6 mi
62.
Enter King Malcolm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queensferry Road (A823)
329 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensferry Road (A823)
1150 ft
64.
Continue onto Hospital Hill (A823)
0.3 mi
65.
Enter St Leonard Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
87 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto St Leonard's Street (A823)
625 ft
67.
Continue onto Bothwell Street (A823)
705 ft
68.
Enter Bothwell Gardens Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
239 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Margarets Drive (A823)
0.4 mi
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Sunderland to Dunfermline?

The expense of driving from Sunderland to Dunfermline using petrol amounts to £27.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £13.6 (£27.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £9.07 per person (£27.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £6.8 per person (£27.2 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 18.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £27.2 for the trip from Sunderland to Dunfermline.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Sunderland to Dunfermline.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.4 £ (18.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.27 £ (18.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.7 £ (18.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sunderland to Dunfermline

The second route from Sunderland to the Dunfermline is 139.28 miles and takes 2 hours and 55 minutes.

The third route from Sunderland to the Dunfermline is 178.7 miles and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sunderland to Dunfermline is the second suggested route (139mi, 2h 55min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sunderland to Dunfermline is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 51min) and costs 27.2 £.

The most expensive route from Sunderland to Dunfermline is the third suggested route (179mi, 3h 30min) and costs 31.2 £.

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 Dunfermline?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Sunderland to Dunfermline) and its duration is 2h 51min. The other route is 139mi, and its duration is 2h 55min. The slowest route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 30min.

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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 Dunfermline?

Dunfermline is located in Fife county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level. Dunfermline has coordinates 56.0717410o,-3.4521510o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dunfermline from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.