Route from Edinburgh to Greenock

The distance between Edinburgh and Greenock is 71 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Greenock, County: Inverclyde, Scotland
71 mi , 1 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Greenock on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Greenock

71 mi 1 h 28 min
1.
Head southwest on Princes Street
115 ft
2.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A7)
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Blair Street
473 ft
4.
Turn right onto Cowgate
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
6.
Continue onto West Port
932 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto East Fountainbridge
0.5 mi
8.
Continue onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
9.
Turn right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
10.
Make a slight left onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
11.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
12.
Continue onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
201 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
216 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
203 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.6 mi
19.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
21.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
22.
Continue towards M8
32.3 mi
23.
Take exit 8 on the left towards M73: Carlisle
0.4 mi
24.
Enter Baillieston Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M73: Carlisle
74 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards M73: Carlisle
0.9 mi
26.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
0.6 mi
27.
Keep right towards M74: Glasgow Airport
7.6 mi
28.
Continue onto M8
0.5 mi
29.
Keep right onto M8
13.8 mi
30.
Continue onto A8
0.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
114 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
2.6 mi
33.
Enter Woodhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
395 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
1.4 mi
35.
Enter Newark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
122 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
37.
Enter Comet Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
257 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.4 mi
39.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
56 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
785 ft
41.
Enter Glen Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Greenock Road (A8)
202 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Greenock Road (A8)
0.5 mi
43.
Continue onto Port Glasgow Road (A8)
1186 ft
44.
Continue onto East Hamilton Street (A8)
0.7 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Street (A8)
27 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street (A8)
0.3 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rue End Street (A8)
120 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Rue End Street (A8)
0.3 mi
49.
Continue onto Dalrymple Street (A8)
1233 ft
50.
Enter Bullring Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
244 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalrymple Street (A770)
0.4 mi
52.
Continue onto Grey Place (A770)
419 ft
53.
Continue onto Brougham Street (A770)
0.3 mi
54.
Turn left onto Margaret Street
219 ft
55.
Turn right onto Jardine Terrace
93 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Edinburgh to Greenock?

The expense of driving from Edinburgh to Greenock, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £12.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £6.15 (£12.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.1 per passenger (£12.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.08 per passenger (£12.3 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 Edinburgh to Greenock, approximately 8.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 71.1 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 £12.3 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.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Greenock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.9 £ (7.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.6 £ (7.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.95 £ (7.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Greenock

The second route from Edinburgh to the Greenock is 76.03 miles and takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.

The third route from Edinburgh to the Greenock is 73.98 miles and takes 1 hour and 57 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Greenock is the first suggested route (71mi, 1h 28min) and costs 12.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Edinburgh to Greenock is the third suggested route (74mi, 1h 57min) and costs 12.8 £.

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Greenock is the second suggested route (76mi, 1h 36min) and costs 13.2 £.

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 Edinburgh to Greenock?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 71mi (distance from Edinburgh to Greenock) and its duration is 1h 28min. The other route is 76mi, and its duration is 1h 36min. The slowest route is 74mi, and its duration is 1h 57min.

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

Where is Edinburgh located?

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.

What is the location of Greenock?

Greenock is located in Inverclyde county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Greenock has coordinates 55.9564760o,-4.7719830o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Greenock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.