Route from Islington to Edinburgh

The distance between Islington and Edinburgh is 396 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Islington, County: Greater London, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
396 mi , 7 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Islington to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Islington to Edinburgh

396 mi 7 h 2 min
1.
Head southeast on Dagmar Terrace
293 ft
2.
Turn left onto Essex Road (A104)
1248 ft
3.
Turn left onto Canonbury Road (A1200)
0.5 mi
4.
Keep left onto Highbury Corner (A1)
234 ft
5.
Continue onto Holloway Road (A1)
1.9 mi
6.
Turn right onto St John's Way (A1)
213 ft
7.
Keep left onto Archway Road (A1)
1.4 mi
8.
Turn left onto Baker's Lane (A1)
313 ft
9.
Turn right onto North Hill (A1)
400 ft
10.
Keep left onto Aylmer Road (A1)
0.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Lyttelton Road (A1)
1011 ft
12.
Make a slight left onto Lyttleton Road (A1)
279 ft
13.
Continue onto Lyttelton Road (A1)
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Falloden Way (A1)
0.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.3 mi
16.
Keep right towards A1: The NORTH
1.7 mi
17.
Continue onto Watford Way (A1)
1.2 mi
18.
Enter Mill Hill Circus and take the 1st exit onto A1
153 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Apex Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Barnet Way (A1)
358 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Barnet Way (A1)
1.5 mi
22.
Enter Stirling Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Barnet Bypass (A1)
308 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Barnet Bypass (A1)
10 mi
24.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A414: Hertford
973 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A1(M)
143 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
7.8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A602: Stevenage
864 ft
28.
Enter Langley Sidings and take the 2nd exit onto A1(M)
300 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1(M)
13.6 mi
30.
Enter Biggleswade South Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
289 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
2.2 mi
32.
Enter Biggleswade North Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
159 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
0.3 mi
34.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
2.5 mi
35.
Enter Sandy Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
142 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
4.1 mi
37.
Enter Black Cat Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Great North Road (A1)
404 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (A1)
8 mi
39.
Enter Buckden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
169 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
113 mi
41.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
42.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
43.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
44.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
27.6 mi
45.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
56.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.7 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Milton Link (A1)
213 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Milton Link (A1)
0.3 mi
60.
Continue onto Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199)
1.4 mi
61.
Turn left onto Portobello Road (A199)
1.1 mi
62.
Continue onto London Road (A1)
1.4 mi
63.
Turn left onto Picardy Place (A900)
692 ft
64.
Keep left towards Old Town
1153 ft
65.
Turn right onto Princes Street
68 ft
66.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Islington to Edinburgh?

The expense of driving from Islington to Edinburgh, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £69.1. 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 £34.55 (£69.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £23.03 per passenger (£69.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £17.28 per passenger (£69.1 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 Islington to Edinburgh, approximately 48 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 395.74 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 £69.1 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.
 

 

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 Islington to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.95 £ (47.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.97 £ (47.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.98 £ (47.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Islington to Edinburgh

The most time-consuming route from Islington to Edinburgh spans a distance of 397.82 miles and requires a travel time of 7 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Islington to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (396mi, 7h 2min) and costs 69.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Islington to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (398mi, 7h 6min) and costs 69.5 £.

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 Islington to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 396mi (distance from Islington to Edinburgh) and its duration is 7h 2min. The slowest route is 398mi, and its duration is 7h 6min.

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

Islington is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Islington has coordinates 51.5384433o,-0.1007341o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Islington 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.