Route from Wirral to Dundee

The distance between Wirral and Dundee is 296 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

From: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
To: Dundee, County: Dundee City, Scotland
296 mi , 5 h 6 min
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Route from Wirral to Dundee on map



Driving directions from Wirral to Dundee

296 mi 5 h 6 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
29.2 mi
30.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
31.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
7.4 mi
32.
Merge right onto M80
7.2 mi
33.
Keep right towards Perth
6.6 mi
34.
Merge left onto M9
6.1 mi
35.
Enter Keir Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
414 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
26.2 mi
37.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
678 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
39.
Keep left towards (A90): Dundee
2 mi
40.
Continue onto A90
15.5 mi
41.
Enter Swallow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
152 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
0.8 mi
43.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 2nd exit onto Kingsway West (A90)
224 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingsway West (A90)
1.8 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left onto Kingsway West (A90)
935 ft
46.
Enter Kingsway West and take the 3rd exit onto Clepington Road (B960)
669 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Clepington Road (B960)
0.7 mi
48.
Turn right onto Strathmartine Road (B960)
1219 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Strathmartine Road
143 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Strathmartine Road
0.3 mi
51.
Continue onto Hilltown
0.5 mi
52.
Turn right onto Victoria Road
235 ft
53.
Make a slight left onto Meadowside
968 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Wirral to Dundee by car?

Embarking on the journey from Wirral to Dundee, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 51.3 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 25.65 pounds for each of two passengers, 17.1 pounds for three passengers, and merely 12.83 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 296.08 miles, the car craves around 35.9 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (35.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 51.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Wirral to Dundee is marked by a fuel cost of 51.3 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Wirral to Dundee.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.2 £ (32.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.8 £ (32.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.1 £ (32.4/4) /p.

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 Dundee?

Dundee is located in Dundee City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Dundee has coordinates 56.4620180o,-2.9707210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dundee from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.