Route from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

The distance between Trafford and Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 246 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

From: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Kirkcaldy and Dysart, County: Fife, Scotland
246 mi , 4 h 15 min
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Route from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart on map



Driving directions from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

246 mi 4 h 15 min
1.
Head west on Taunton Road
336 ft
2.
Turn right onto Manor Avenue
0.6 mi
3.
Turn left onto Carrington Lane (A6144)
0.2 mi
4.
Turn right onto Carrington Spur (A6144)
1.2 mi
5.
Enter Carrington Spur Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M60
36 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto M60
6.6 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
8.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
9.
Keep left towards M61: Preston
119 mi
10.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
18.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
19.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
20.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
21.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
22.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
23.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
24.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
25.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
27.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
28.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
29.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
30.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
31.
Turn right
7.2 mi
32.
Turn right
4.2 mi
33.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
34.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
35.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
39.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
2.7 mi
41.
Enter Livingston East Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
348 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
407 ft
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
5 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.8 mi
45.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
46.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
47.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
48.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
49.
Keep left towards A92: Glenrothes
1.5 mi
50.
Continue onto A92
10.3 mi
51.
Enter Redhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A921
370 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A921
0.6 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
312 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Rosslyn Street (A921)
1147 ft
55.
Turn left onto Windmill Road (B928)
0.6 mi
56.
Turn left onto Townhead (A955)
157 ft
57.
Continue onto Normand Road (A955)
388 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £42.9. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £21.45 (£42.9/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £14.3 (£42.9/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £10.73 (£42.9/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 245.55 miles, this computation entails multiplying 245.55 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 29.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 29.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £42.9.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart stands at £42.9.

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.85 £ (29.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.9 £ (29.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.43 £ (29.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart

An alternative route from Trafford to the Kirkcaldy and Dysart is 256.56 miles and takes 6 hours and 1 minute.

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

The cheapest route from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the first suggested route (246mi, 4h 15min) and costs 42.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart is the second suggested route (257mi, 6h 1min) and costs 44.8 £.

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 Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 246mi (distance from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart) and its duration is 4h 15min. The slowest route is 257mi, and its duration is 6h 1min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart. It provides driving directions from Trafford to Kirkcaldy and Dysart, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Trafford - 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 Trafford 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 Trafford located?

Trafford is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Trafford has coordinates 53.4215132o,-2.3517263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Trafford 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.