Route from Edinburgh to Plymouth

The distance between Edinburgh and Plymouth is 481 miles. Travel time is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
481 mi , 8 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Edinburgh to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Plymouth

481 mi 8 h 19 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 left onto M6
9.4 mi
33.
Keep left onto M5
163 mi
34.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
35.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
36.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
41.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
42.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
43.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
44.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
45.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
47.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
48.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Edinburgh to Plymouth?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 83.4 £. 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 41.7 £ (83.4/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 27.8 £ (83.4/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 20.85 £ (83.4/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (481.23 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 83.4 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 481.23 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 58.3 liters

Fuel needed = 58.3 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 58.3 liters x 143 pence per liter = 83.4 £

Fuel cost from Edinburgh to Plymouth = 83.4 £

 

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 Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 52.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 26.35 £ (52.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.57 £ (52.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 13.18 £ (52.7/4) /p.

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 Plymouth?

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.