Route from Torbay to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Torbay and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 493 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Torbay, County: Devon, England
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
493 mi , 8 h 20 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Torbay to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Torbay to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

493 mi 8 h 20 min
1.
Head northwest on Strand (A379)
383 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Torbay Road (A379)
90 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
4.
Turn right onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
5.
Continue onto South Street
804 ft
6.
Keep left onto South Street
316 ft
7.
Go straight onto Newton Road
1043 ft
8.
Turn left to stay on Newton Road
26 ft
9.
Make a slight right to stay on Newton Road
89 ft
10.
Go straight onto A3022
1.8 mi
11.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A3022)
3.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Besigheim Way (A380)
12.1 mi
13.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
75 mi
14.
Keep right onto M5
86 mi
15.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
16.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
17.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
20.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
28.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
29.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
31.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
32.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
33.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
34.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
35.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
37.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
38.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
39.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
40.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
41.
Turn right
7.2 mi
42.
Turn right
4.2 mi
43.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
44.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
45.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
47.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
49.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
51.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
53.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
54.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
55.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
56.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
57.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
58.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
59.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
60.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
61.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
65.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
66.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
67.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
68.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Torbay to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £86. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £43 (£86/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £28.67 per person (£86/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £21.5 per person (£86/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 492.67 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 492.67 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 59.7 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 59.7 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £86.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Torbay to Kirkcaldy and Dysart amounts to £86.

 

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 Torbay to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 59.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 29.85 £ (59.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 19.9 £ (59.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.93 £ (59.7/4) /p.

Where is Torbay located?

Torbay is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Torbay has coordinates 50.4619209o,-3.5253150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torbay 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.