Route from Inverness to Edinburgh

The distance between Inverness and Edinburgh is 156 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 60 minutes.

From: Inverness, County: Highland, Scotland
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
156 mi , 2 h 60 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Inverness to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Inverness to Edinburgh

156 mi 2 h 60 min
1.
Head southeast on Castle Street (B861)
866 ft
2.
Continue onto Culduthel Road (B861)
359 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Old Edinburgh Road (B853)
0.3 mi
4.
Go straight onto Annfield Road (B853)
1226 ft
5.
Turn left onto Damfield Road (B853)
876 ft
6.
Continue onto Culcabock Road (B853)
0.3 mi
7.
Continue straight onto Old Perth Road (B9006)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter Inshes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Culloden Road (B9006)
105 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Culloden Road (B9006)
0.3 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the right onto B9006
505 ft
11.
Continue slightly left onto A9
108 mi
12.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
495 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
2.4 mi
14.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
337 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
16.
Keep right towards M90: Edinburgh
31.4 mi
17.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
18.
Keep left towards A90: Edinburgh
6.2 mi
19.
Go straight onto Craigleith Road (B900)
0.6 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Comely Bank Road (B900)
104 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Comely Bank Road (B900)
0.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Raeburn Place (B900)
960 ft
23.
Continue onto Deanhaugh Street (B900)
356 ft
24.
Continue onto Kerr Street (B900)
371 ft
25.
Continue onto North West Circus Place
447 ft
26.
Continue onto Circus Place
790 ft
27.
Turn left onto Northumberland Street
1241 ft
28.
Turn right onto Nelson Street
267 ft
29.
Turn left onto Abercromby Place
555 ft
30.
Continue onto Albany Street
1007 ft
31.
Turn right onto Broughton Street (B901)
390 ft
32.
Turn left onto Picardy Place (B901)
200 ft
33.
Keep right towards Old Town
379 ft
34.
Keep left towards Old Town
1153 ft
35.
Turn right onto Princes Street
68 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £27.1. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £13.55 each (£27.1 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £9.03 a head (£27.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £6.78 per person (£27.1 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 19 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £27.1 total comes from for the trip from Inverness to Edinburgh.
 

 

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 Inverness to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.55 £ (17.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.7 £ (17.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.28 £ (17.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Inverness to Edinburgh

The slowest route from Inverness to the Edinburgh is 172.82 miles and takes 3 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Inverness to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 60min) and costs 27.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Inverness to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (173mi, 3h 33min) and costs 30 £.

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 Inverness to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Inverness to Edinburgh) and its duration is 2h 60min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 33min.

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

Inverness is located in Highland county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Inverness has coordinates 57.4777730o,-4.2247210o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Inverness 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.