Route from Edinburgh to Wishaw

The distance between Edinburgh and Wishaw is 38.2 miles. Travel time is 51 minutes.

From: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
To: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
38.2 mi , 51 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Edinburgh to Wishaw on map



Driving directions from Edinburgh to Wishaw

38.2 mi 51 min
1.
Head southwest on Princes Street
115 ft
2.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A7)
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Blair Street
473 ft
4.
Turn right onto Cowgate
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
6.
Continue onto West Port
932 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto East Fountainbridge
0.5 mi
8.
Continue onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
9.
Turn right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
10.
Make a slight left onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
11.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
12.
Continue onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
201 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
216 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
203 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.6 mi
19.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
21.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
22.
Continue towards M8
25.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.5 mi
24.
Keep left onto M8
0.4 mi
25.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bellside Road (A73)
128 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellside Road (A73)
946 ft
27.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Motherwell Road (A73)
145 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Motherwell Road (A73)
476 ft
29.
Continue onto Carlisle Road (A73)
2.2 mi
30.
Continue straight onto A73
1.1 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Westwood Road (A73)
166 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Road (A73)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Manse Road (A722)
263 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Manse Road (A722)
0.5 mi
35.
Continue onto Cambusnethan Street (A722)
0.6 mi
36.
Continue onto Kirk Road (A722)
0.4 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kirk Road (A722)
27 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirk Road (A722)
0.3 mi
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Edinburgh to Wishaw by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Edinburgh to Wishaw is £6.7 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £3.35 for the journey (£6.7 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £2.23 (£6.7 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £1.68 (£6.7 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 4.6 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £6.7 fare for the journey from Edinburgh to Wishaw.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £6.7, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Edinburgh to Wishaw.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.3 £ (4.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.53 £ (4.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.15 £ (4.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Edinburgh to Wishaw

The most time-consuming route from Edinburgh to Wishaw spans a distance of 33.03 miles and requires a travel time of 59 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Edinburgh to Wishaw is the second suggested route (33mi, 59min) and costs 5.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Edinburgh to Wishaw is the first suggested route (38.2mi, 51min) and costs 6.7 £.

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 Wishaw?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 38.2mi (distance from Edinburgh to Wishaw) and its duration is 51min. The slowest route is 33mi, and its duration is 59min.

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

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.