Route from Airdrie to Edinburgh

The distance between Airdrie and Edinburgh is 35.1 miles. Travel time is 47 minutes.

From: Airdrie, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
35.1 mi , 47 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Airdrie to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Airdrie to Edinburgh

35.1 mi 47 min
1.
Head west
136 ft
2.
Turn left onto Carlisle Road (A73)
1.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Main Street (A73)
877 ft
4.
Continue onto Bellside Road (A73)
0.5 mi
5.
Keep left onto A73
0.3 mi
6.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M8
149 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
26.2 mi
8.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
10.
Keep left towards A71
0.3 mi
11.
Keep left onto Calder Road (A71)
0.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
186 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
252 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
215 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
19.
Continue onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
20.
Make a slight right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
21.
Continue left onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Fountainbridge
0.3 mi
23.
Turn left onto Semple Street
458 ft
24.
Keep right onto Morrison Street (B700)
373 ft
25.
Continue onto Bread Street
696 ft
26.
Make a slight left onto West Port
1015 ft
27.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
28.
Continue onto Cowgatehead
0.4 mi
29.
Turn left onto Blackfriars Street
526 ft
30.
Turn left onto High Street
260 ft
31.
Turn right onto North Bridge (A7)
1177 ft
32.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
33.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
34.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Airdrie to Edinburgh by car?

Driving from Airdrie to Edinburgh costs £6.1 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £3.05 (£6.1 split by 2). With three friends, it's £2.03 each (£6.1 divided by 3), and with four, it's £1.53 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 4.3 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £6.1 Airdrie-Edinburgh fare.

In all, the travel costs £6.1 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

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 Airdrie to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.1 £ (4.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.4 £ (4.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.05 £ (4.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Airdrie to Edinburgh

The second route from Airdrie to the Edinburgh is 36.96 miles and takes 58 minutes.

The third route from Airdrie to the Edinburgh is 34.57 miles and takes 1 hour and .

Which is the cheapest route from Airdrie to Edinburgh by car?

The cheapest route from Airdrie to Edinburgh is the third suggested route (34.6mi, 1h ) and costs 6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Airdrie to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (35.1mi, 47min) and costs 6.1 £.

The most expensive route from Airdrie to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (37mi, 58min) and costs 6.5 £.

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 Airdrie to Edinburgh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 35.1mi (distance from Airdrie to Edinburgh) and its duration is 47min. The other route is 37mi, and its duration is 58min. The slowest route is 34.6mi, and its duration is 1h .

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Airdrie to Edinburgh by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Airdrie to Edinburgh. It provides driving directions from Airdrie to Edinburgh, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Airdrie - Edinburgh 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 Airdrie to Edinburgh with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Airdrie located?

Airdrie is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Airdrie has coordinates 55.8662670o,-3.9625660o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Airdrie from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is located in City of Edinburgh county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Edinburgh has coordinates 55.9532520o,-3.1882670o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Edinburgh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.