Route from Edinburgh to Reading

The distance between Edinburgh and Reading is 385 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
385 mi , 6 h 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Reading on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Reading

385 mi 6 h 54 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 right onto M6
11.7 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
35.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
36.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
37.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
38.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
39.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
40.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
11.8 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards A432: Ring Road
1215 ft
43.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
40 ft
44.
Keep left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
1.2 mi
45.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A4074
341 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
47.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
127 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oxford Road (A4074)
173 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
51.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
1 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
223 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
203 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4074
32 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
10.8 mi
58.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A4155)
857 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
127 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1240 ft
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caversham Road (A329)
165 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A329)
956 ft
63.
Make a slight left onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
48 ft
64.
Make a slight right onto Caversham Road (A329)
281 ft
65.
Continue onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
66.
Make a slight left
489 ft
67.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Castle Street
65 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Street
627 ft
69.
Turn left
999 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Edinburgh to Reading by car?

The journey from Edinburgh to Reading by car comes with a price tag of £66.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £33.4 for the trip (£66.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £22.27 each (£66.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £16.7 each (£66.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 46.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £66.8 comes from for the trip from Edinburgh to Reading.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £66.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Reading.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 42.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.1 £ (42.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.07 £ (42.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.55 £ (42.2/4) /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 Reading?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.