Route from Guildford to Edinburgh

The distance between Guildford and Edinburgh is 416 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

From: Guildford, County: Surrey, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
416 mi , 7 h 13 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Guildford to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Guildford to Edinburgh

416 mi 7 h 13 min
1.
Head northwest on North Street (A320)
136 ft
2.
Turn right onto Chertsey Street (A320)
701 ft
3.
Continue onto Stoke Road (A320)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stoke Road (A320)
69 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Stoke Road (A320)
650 ft
6.
Continue onto Woking Road (A320)
625 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
16 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
1128 ft
9.
Merge right onto Burpham-Ladymead Diversion (A3)
6.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
924 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1086 ft
14.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M25
32 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
18.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
18.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
20.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
23.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
24.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
30.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
31.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
32.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
33.
Continue straight onto B7026
3 mi
34.
Turn right onto A701
0.4 mi
35.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
201 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.8 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
23 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
115 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.6 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
146 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
43.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
44.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
45.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
46.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.4 mi
47.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
48.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1024 ft
49.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
50.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
51.
Continue onto South Clerk Street (A7)
0.4 mi
52.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
53.
Continue onto South Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
54.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
55.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
56.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Guildford to Edinburgh by car?

The journey from Guildford to Edinburgh by car comes with a price tag of £72.6 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 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 £36.3 for the trip (£72.6 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £24.2 each (£72.6 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £18.15 each (£72.6 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 50.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £72.6 comes from for the trip from Guildford to Edinburgh.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £72.6, 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.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Guildford to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.2 £ (50.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.8 £ (50.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.6 £ (50.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Guildford to Edinburgh

The slowest route from Guildford to the Edinburgh is 424.06 miles and takes 7 hours and 14 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Guildford to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (416mi, 7h 13min) and costs 72.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Guildford to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (424mi, 7h 14min) and costs 74 £.

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 Guildford to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 416mi (distance from Guildford to Edinburgh) and its duration is 7h 13min. The slowest route is 424mi, and its duration is 7h 14min.

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

Guildford is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level. Guildford has coordinates 51.2362200o,-0.5704090o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Guildford 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.