Route from Cambuslang to Edinburgh

The distance between Cambuslang and Edinburgh is 44.1 miles. Travel time is 56 minutes.

From: Cambuslang, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
44.1 mi , 56 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambuslang to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Cambuslang to Edinburgh

44.1 mi 56 min
1.
Head south on Colebrooke Street
209 ft
2.
Turn left onto Mansion Street
316 ft
3.
Turn left onto Clydeford Road
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clydeford Road (A763)
137 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Clydeford Road (A763)
970 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clydeford Road (A763)
213 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Clydeford Road (A763)
0.6 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the right
626 ft
9.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
10.
Merge right onto M74
1.2 mi
11.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.6 mi
12.
Continue towards M73: Stirling
1.1 mi
13.
Take exit 2 on the left towards M8: Edinburgh
1215 ft
14.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M8: Edinburgh
0.3 mi
15.
Exit the roundabout towards M8: Edinburgh
509 ft
16.
Keep right towards M8: Edinburgh
32.6 mi
17.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
19.
Keep left towards A71
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left onto Calder Road (A71)
0.5 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
186 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
252 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
215 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
28.
Continue onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
29.
Make a slight right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
30.
Continue left onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
31.
Continue onto Fountainbridge
0.3 mi
32.
Turn left onto Semple Street
458 ft
33.
Keep right onto Morrison Street (B700)
373 ft
34.
Continue onto Bread Street
696 ft
35.
Make a slight left onto West Port
1015 ft
36.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
37.
Continue onto Cowgatehead
0.4 mi
38.
Turn left onto Blackfriars Street
526 ft
39.
Turn left onto High Street
260 ft
40.
Turn right onto North Bridge (A7)
1177 ft
41.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
42.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
43.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Cambuslang to Edinburgh?

The expense of driving from Cambuslang to Edinburgh, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £7.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £3.85 (£7.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.57 per passenger (£7.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.93 per passenger (£7.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Cambuslang to Edinburgh, approximately 5.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 44.13 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £7.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Cambuslang to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.65 £ (5.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.77 £ (5.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.33 £ (5.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Cambuslang to Edinburgh

The second route from Cambuslang to the Edinburgh is 51.5 miles and takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.

The third route from Cambuslang to the Edinburgh is 43.69 miles and takes 1 hour and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cambuslang to Edinburgh is the third suggested route (43.7mi, 1h 12min) and costs 7.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cambuslang to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (44.1mi, 56min) and costs 7.7 £.

The most expensive route from Cambuslang to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (51.5mi, 1h 5min) and costs 9 £.

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 Cambuslang to Edinburgh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 44.1mi (distance from Cambuslang to Edinburgh) and its duration is 56min. The other route is 51.5mi, and its duration is 1h 5min. The slowest route is 43.7mi, and its duration is 1h 12min.

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

Cambuslang is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Cambuslang has coordinates 55.8209820o,-4.1648910o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambuslang 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.