Route from Wirral to Dumbarton

The distance between Wirral and Dumbarton is 244 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

From: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
To: Dumbarton, County: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
244 mi , 4 h 16 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wirral to Dumbarton on map



Driving directions from Wirral to Dumbarton

244 mi 4 h 16 min
1.
Head west
155 ft
2.
Turn left onto New Hey Road
508 ft
3.
Keep right onto Home Farm Road
985 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ackers Road
69 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Ackers Road
465 ft
6.
Turn left onto Woodchurch Road (A552)
575 ft
7.
Make a slight left
1022 ft
8.
Enter Heswall Island and take the 1st exit
428 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
10.
Merge right onto M53
3.3 mi
11.
Continue onto Kingsway
3.8 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto Kingsway
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto Scotland Road (A59)
0.4 mi
14.
Continue onto Kirkdale Road (A59)
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left onto Walton Road (A59)
0.7 mi
16.
Continue onto County Road (A59)
0.7 mi
17.
Enter Queens Drive Flyover and take the 2nd exit onto Rice Lane (A59)
323 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Rice Lane (A59)
1 mi
19.
Continue onto Walton Vale (A59)
1036 ft
20.
Keep left onto Warbreck Moor (A59)
0.6 mi
21.
Continue onto Ormskirk Road (A59)
1.4 mi
22.
Turn right onto Dunnings Bridge Road (A5036)
176 ft
23.
Continue onto Switch Island (A5036)
813 ft
24.
Continue onto Dunnings Bridge Road (A5036)
590 ft
25.
Keep right towards Skelmersdale
11.5 mi
26.
Enter Orrell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M6
661 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
113 mi
28.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
29.
Continue onto M74
37.3 mi
30.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
31.
Keep right onto M8
10 mi
32.
Take exit 30 on the left towards M898: Erskine Bridge
1.2 mi
33.
Continue onto A898
1.2 mi
34.
Keep left towards A82: Crianlarich
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto Great Western Road (A82)
2 mi
36.
Enter Dunglass Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
144 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumbarton Road (A82)
1 mi
38.
Make a slight left onto A814
1.5 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Road (A814)
99 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A814)
1161 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Strathleven Place
489 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathleven Place
331 ft
43.
Turn right
156 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Wirral to Dumbarton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 42.2 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 143 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 21.1 quid each (£42.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 14.07 quid (£42.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.55 quid (£42.2 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 Wirral and Dumbarton is about 243.58 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 29.5 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 (29.5 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 42.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Wirral to Dumbarton: 42.2 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 Wirral to Dumbarton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.35 £ (26.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.9 £ (26.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.68 £ (26.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wirral to Dumbarton

The most time-consuming route from Wirral to Dumbarton spans a distance of 242.41 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 58 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wirral to Dumbarton is the second suggested route (242mi, 5h 58min) and costs 42 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wirral to Dumbarton is the first suggested route (244mi, 4h 16min) and costs 42.2 £.

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 Wirral to Dumbarton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 244mi (distance from Wirral to Dumbarton) and its duration is 4h 16min. The slowest route is 242mi, and its duration is 5h 58min.

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

Wirral is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Wirral has coordinates 53.3727181o,-3.0737540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wirral 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.