Route from Edinburgh to Hamilton

The distance between Edinburgh and Hamilton is 40.9 miles. Travel time is 54 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
40.9 mi , 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Hamilton on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Hamilton

40.9 mi 54 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
29.6 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.6 mi
24.
Merge right onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.8 mi
25.
Continue onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Bellshill Road (A7071)
1226 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellshill Road (A7071)
0.4 mi
29.
Turn left onto Hamilton Road (B7071)
592 ft
30.
Continue onto Bothwell Road (B7071)
1.2 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Almada Street (A72)
141 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Edinburgh to Hamilton?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 7.1 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 3.55 £ (7.1/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 2.37 £ (7.1/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 1.78 £ (7.1/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (40.9 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 7.1 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 40.9 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 5 liters

Fuel needed = 5 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 5 liters x 143 pence per liter = 7.1 £

Fuel cost from Edinburgh to Hamilton = 7.1 £

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Hamilton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.25 £ (4.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.5 £ (4.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.13 £ (4.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Hamilton

The slowest route from Edinburgh to the Hamilton is 41.16 miles and takes 1 hour and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Hamilton is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Hamilton is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Hamilton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 40.9mi (distance from Edinburgh to Hamilton) and its duration is 54min. The slowest route is 41.2mi, and its duration is 1h 9min.

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

Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.