Route from Birmingham to Edinburgh

The distance between Birmingham and Edinburgh is 287 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
287 mi , 5 h 7 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Birmingham to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Edinburgh

287 mi 5 h 7 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep left onto M6
4.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
16.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
22.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
23.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
24.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
25.
Continue straight onto B7026
3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A701
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
201 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
23 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
115 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
146 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
35.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
37.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
38.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.4 mi
39.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
40.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1024 ft
41.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
43.
Continue onto South Clerk Street (A7)
0.4 mi
44.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
45.
Continue onto South Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
46.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
47.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
48.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £49.7. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £24.85 (£49.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £16.57 per passenger (£49.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £12.43 per passenger (£49.7 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 34.8 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £49.7 comes from for the journey from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
 

 

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 Birmingham to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.7 £ (31.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.47 £ (31.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.85 £ (31.4/4) /p.

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham 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.