Route from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames

The distance between Edinburgh and Richmond upon Thames is 407 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
407 mi , 7 h 7 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames

407 mi 7 h 7 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)
26.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
40.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
41.
Merge right onto M18
158 mi
42.
Enter Staples Corner and take the 4th exit
1281 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout
524 ft
44.
Enter Staples Corner West Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Circular Road (A406)
232 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.3 mi
46.
Merge right onto North Circular Road (A406)
3.8 mi
47.
Enter Hanger Lane Gyratory and take the 2nd exit towards A406: North Circular
416 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout towards A406: North Circular
2.8 mi
49.
Enter Chiswick Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Chiswick High Road (A205)
615 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Chiswick High Road (A205)
858 ft
51.
Continue onto Kew Bridge Road (A205)
651 ft
52.
Continue slightly left onto Kew Road (A205)
0.4 mi
53.
Make a slight right to stay on Kew Road (A307)
1.4 mi
54.
Continue onto Richmond Circus (A316)
448 ft
55.
Keep left onto Twickenham Road (A316)
340 ft
56.
Turn left onto Parkshot
719 ft
57.
Continue onto Little Green
533 ft
58.
Turn left onto Duke Street
260 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 71 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 144 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 35.5 quid each (£71 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 23.67 quid (£71 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 17.75 quid (£71 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 Richmond upon Thames is about 407.03 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 49.3 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 (49.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 71 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames: 71 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 49.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.65 £ (49.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.43 £ (49.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.33 £ (49.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames covers 401.48 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 9 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames by car?

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames is the second suggested route (401mi, 7h 9min) and costs 70.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames is the first suggested route (407mi, 7h 7min) and costs 71 £.

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 Richmond upon Thames?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 407mi (distance from Edinburgh to Richmond upon Thames) and its duration is 7h 7min. The slowest route is 401mi, and its duration is 7h 9min.

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

Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.