Route from Hamilton to Edinburgh

The distance between Hamilton and Edinburgh is 41.7 miles. Travel time is 55 minutes.

From: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
41.7 mi , 55 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Hamilton to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Hamilton to Edinburgh

41.7 mi 55 min
1.
Head east on Wellhall Road (B755)
62 ft
2.
Continue onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bothwell Road (B7071)
10 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Bothwell Road (B7071)
1.2 mi
5.
Continue onto Hamilton Road (B7071)
592 ft
6.
Turn right onto Bellshill Road (A7071)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter Raith Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bellshill Road (A725)
842 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellshill Road (A725)
0.8 mi
9.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
30.4 mi
11.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
13.
Keep left towards A71
0.3 mi
14.
Keep left onto Calder Road (A71)
0.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
186 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)
252 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
215 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
21.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
22.
Continue onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
23.
Make a slight right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
24.
Continue left onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
25.
Continue onto Fountainbridge
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left onto Semple Street
458 ft
27.
Keep right onto Morrison Street (B700)
373 ft
28.
Continue onto Bread Street
696 ft
29.
Make a slight left onto West Port
1015 ft
30.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
31.
Continue onto Cowgatehead
0.4 mi
32.
Turn left onto Blackfriars Street
526 ft
33.
Turn left onto High Street
260 ft
34.
Turn right onto North Bridge (A7)
1177 ft
35.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
36.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
37.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Hamilton to Edinburgh by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Hamilton to Edinburgh is £7.3 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 £3.65 for the journey (£7.3 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £2.43 (£7.3 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £1.83 (£7.3 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 5.1 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £7.3 fare for the journey from Hamilton to Edinburgh.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £7.3, 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.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Hamilton to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.5 £ (5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.67 £ (5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.25 £ (5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Hamilton to Edinburgh

The most time-consuming route from Hamilton to Edinburgh spans a distance of 41.26 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Hamilton to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (41.3mi, 1h 9min) and costs 7.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Hamilton to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (41.7mi, 55min) and costs 7.3 £.

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 Hamilton to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 41.7mi (distance from Hamilton to Edinburgh) and its duration is 55min. The slowest route is 41.3mi, and its duration is 1h 9min.

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

Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton 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.