Edinburgh Peterborough by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Edinburgh and Peterborough by car is 322 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

How far is Peterborough from Edinburgh? The driving distance is 322 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
322 mi , 5 h 34 min
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Route from Edinburgh to Peterborough on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Peterborough

322 mi 5 h 34 min
1.
Head southwest on Princes Street
792 ft
2.
Make a U-turn and continue on Princes Street
829 ft
3.
Continue onto Waterloo Place (A1)
680 ft
4.
Continue onto Regent Road (A1)
0.6 mi
5.
Continue onto Montrose Terrace (A1)
705 ft
6.
Continue right onto London Road (A1)
0.8 mi
7.
Continue onto Portobello Road (A1140)
1 mi
8.
Turn right onto A199
1.7 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
189 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.6 mi
11.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
215 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
192 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
4.3 mi
15.
Go straight onto A1
2.6 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
156 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
11.3 mi
18.
Continue onto A1
8.1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
291 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.4 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
176 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
115 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
52.5 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Seaton Burn Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
319 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards A19: Tyne Tunnel
2 mi
28.
Keep left onto A19
642 ft
29.
Enter Moor Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A19
444 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A19
29.4 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
32.
Keep left towards A179: Hartlepool
131 ft
33.
Make a slight right
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto A19
34.6 mi
35.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
36.
Continue onto A1(M)
25.2 mi
37.
Keep left onto A1(M)
101 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A47: Peterborough
1103 ft
39.
Enter Wansford Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A47
13 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
1.6 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A47
117 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A47
3.4 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto A47
1121 ft
44.
Enter Thorpe Wood Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Nene Parkway
670 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Nene Parkway
0.5 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left
1088 ft
47.
Enter Thorpe Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
71 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Longthorpe Parkway (A1179)
0.9 mi
49.
Enter Longthorpe Parkway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
183 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Thorpe Road (A1179)
0.8 mi
51.
Enter Crescent Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
457 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Bourges Boulevard (A15)
0.4 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rivergate (A15)
127 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Rivergate (A15)
223 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Edinburgh to Peterborough by car?

Embarking on the journey from Edinburgh to Peterborough, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 56.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 28.05 pounds for each of two passengers, 18.7 pounds for three passengers, and merely 14.03 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 321.62 miles, the car craves around 39 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (39 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 56.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Edinburgh to Peterborough is marked by a fuel cost of 56.1 pounds.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Peterborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 38.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.45 £ (38.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.97 £ (38.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.73 £ (38.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Peterborough

The most time-consuming route from Edinburgh to Peterborough spans a distance of 356.02 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 15 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Peterborough is the first suggested route (322mi, 5h 34min) and costs 56.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Peterborough is the second suggested route (356mi, 6h 15min) and costs 62.2 £.

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 Peterborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 322mi (distance from Edinburgh to Peterborough) and its duration is 5h 34min. The slowest route is 356mi, and its duration is 6h 15min.

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

Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.