Route from Gateshead to Edinburgh

The distance between Gateshead and Edinburgh is 121 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
121 mi , 2 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Gateshead to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Edinburgh

121 mi 2 h 19 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
285 ft
3.
Turn left onto Camborne Place
436 ft
4.
Turn left onto Durham Road (A167)
1 mi
5.
Turn right onto Tyne Bridge (A167)
1.4 mi
6.
Take the ramp onto A167(M)
1261 ft
7.
Go straight onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (B1318)
57 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto High Street (B1318)
0.9 mi
11.
Go straight onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.4 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (B1318)
81 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (B1318)
121 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (B1318)
0.8 mi
16.
Enter Gosforth Park Interchange and take the 3rd exit
628 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto A1
13.7 mi
19.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
30.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.7 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Milton Link (A1)
213 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Milton Link (A1)
0.3 mi
34.
Continue onto Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199)
1.4 mi
35.
Turn left onto Portobello Road (A199)
1.1 mi
36.
Continue onto London Road (A1)
1.4 mi
37.
Turn left onto Picardy Place (A900)
692 ft
38.
Keep left towards Old Town
1153 ft
39.
Turn right onto Princes Street
68 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Gateshead to Edinburgh?

The expense of driving from Gateshead to Edinburgh, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £21.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £10.6 (£21.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £7.07 per passenger (£21.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £5.3 per passenger (£21.2 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Gateshead to Edinburgh, approximately 14.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 121.21 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £21.2 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.35 £ (14.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.9 £ (14.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.68 £ (14.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Edinburgh

The second route from Gateshead to the Edinburgh is 106.83 miles and takes 2 hours and 21 minutes.

The third route from Gateshead to the Edinburgh is 125.4 miles and takes 2 hours and 21 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (107mi, 2h 21min) and costs 18.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Gateshead to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (121mi, 2h 19min) and costs 21.2 £.

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Edinburgh is the third suggested route (125mi, 2h 21min) and costs 21.9 £.

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 Gateshead to Edinburgh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 121mi (distance from Gateshead to Edinburgh) and its duration is 2h 19min. The other route is 107mi, and its duration is 2h 21min. The slowest route is 125mi, and its duration is 2h 21min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Gateshead to Edinburgh by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Gateshead to Edinburgh. It provides driving directions from Gateshead to Edinburgh, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Gateshead - Edinburgh 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 Gateshead to Edinburgh with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Gateshead located?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Edinburgh?

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.