Route from Chesterfield to Edinburgh

The distance between Chesterfield and Edinburgh is 265 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

From: Chesterfield, County: Derbyshire, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
265 mi , 4 h 38 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chesterfield to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Chesterfield to Edinburgh

265 mi 4 h 38 min
1.
Head south
349 ft
2.
Turn right onto Hollis Lane (A632)
452 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A617
59 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A617
845 ft
5.
Keep right at the fork
143 ft
6.
Keep left onto A617
5 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The North
13.4 mi
8.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
10.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
11.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
13.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
14.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
15.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
16.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
17.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
27.6 mi
18.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
29.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Milton Link (A1)
213 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Milton Link (A1)
0.3 mi
33.
Continue onto Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199)
1.4 mi
34.
Turn left onto Portobello Road (A199)
1.1 mi
35.
Continue onto London Road (A1)
1.4 mi
36.
Turn left onto Picardy Place (A900)
692 ft
37.
Keep left towards Old Town
1153 ft
38.
Turn right onto Princes Street
68 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


How much does it cost to drive from Chesterfield to Edinburgh with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Chesterfield to Edinburgh. The journey using petrol will set you back 45.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 22.95 pounds (£45.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 15.3 pounds (£45.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 11.48 pounds (£45.9 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Chesterfield and Edinburgh is approximately 265.07 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 32.1 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (32.1 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 45.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Chesterfield to Edinburgh is 45.9 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chesterfield to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.5 £ (29/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.67 £ (29/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.25 £ (29/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chesterfield to Edinburgh

The most time-consuming route from Chesterfield to Edinburgh spans a distance of 260.72 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 1 minute.

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

The cheapest route from Chesterfield to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (261mi, 5h 1min) and costs 45.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chesterfield to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (265mi, 4h 38min) and costs 45.9 £.

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 Chesterfield to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 265mi (distance from Chesterfield to Edinburgh) and its duration is 4h 38min. The slowest route is 261mi, and its duration is 5h 1min.

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

Chesterfield is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Chesterfield has coordinates 53.2350480o,-1.4216290o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chesterfield 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.