Route from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth

The distance between Edinburgh and Hinckley and Bosworth is 300 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Hinckley and Bosworth, County: Leicestershire, England
300 mi , 5 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth

300 mi 5 h 25 min
1.
Head southwest on Princes Street
115 ft
2.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
3.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Clerk Street (A7)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
6.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1016 ft
8.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
11.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
13.
Continue onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
222 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
633 ft
16.
Keep right onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.5 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
205 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Moorfoot View (A701)
102 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Moorfoot View (A701)
0.8 mi
21.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
513 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.3 mi
23.
Keep left onto The Brae (B7026)
3.1 mi
24.
Continue straight onto A6094
2 mi
25.
Keep right onto A701
9.4 mi
26.
Go straight onto A72
3.2 mi
27.
Continue onto A701
27.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A74(M)
15 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A74(M)
30.5 mi
30.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
31.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
32.
Keep right onto M6 Toll
12.2 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6 Toll
0.5 mi
34.
Enter Weeford Island and take the 3rd exit onto A5
770 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
7.6 mi
36.
Enter Tamworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
906 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
68 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Spon Lane
46 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Spon Lane
1.1 mi
42.
Turn right onto Grendon Road (B5000)
1.5 mi
43.
Turn left onto Sheepy Road (B4116)
1062 ft
44.
Continue onto Sheepy Road (B4116)
0.6 mi
45.
Continue onto Main Road (B4116)
0.8 mi
46.
Turn right onto Mill Lane (B585)
0.3 mi
47.
Continue left onto Wellsborough Road (B585)
1.8 mi
48.
Turn right onto Burton Road (A444)
304 ft
49.
Turn left onto Bosworth Road
1.5 mi
50.
Continue onto Wellsborough Road
0.8 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Station Road
77 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Road
0.9 mi
53.
Continue slightly left onto Main Street
458 ft
54.
Continue onto Barton Road
1131 ft
55.
Turn left onto Harcourt Spinney
389 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 52.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 26.05 quid each (£52.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 17.37 quid (£52.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 13.03 quid (£52.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Edinburgh and Hinckley and Bosworth is about 300.31 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 36.4 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (36.4 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 52.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth: 52.1 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.45 £ (32.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.97 £ (32.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.23 £ (32.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth covers 308.93 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 26 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth by car?

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth is the first suggested route (300mi, 5h 25min) and costs 52.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth is the second suggested route (309mi, 5h 26min) and costs 53.6 £.

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 Hinckley and Bosworth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 300mi (distance from Edinburgh to Hinckley and Bosworth) and its duration is 5h 25min. The slowest route is 309mi, and its duration is 5h 26min.

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

Hinckley and Bosworth is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 102 meters above sea level. Hinckley and Bosworth has coordinates 52.6302593o,-1.4115209o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hinckley and Bosworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.