Route from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh

The distance between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh is 66 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

From: Kilmarnock, County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
66 mi , 1 h 22 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh

66 mi 1 h 22 min
1.
Head north on Hill Street
348 ft
2.
Turn right onto Witch Road (A735)
900 ft
3.
Continue onto Dean Lane (A735)
721 ft
4.
Turn left onto Strawberrybank Road (B7082)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B7082
45 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto B7082
0.9 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto A77
0.3 mi
8.
Merge right onto Kilmarnock Bypass (A77)
1.9 mi
9.
Continue onto M77
8.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
541 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
3.1 mi
13.
Enter Belle Craig Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
238 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Southern Orbital (A726)
2.3 mi
15.
Continue onto Redwood Drive (A726)
0.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto Redwood Drive (A726)
126 ft
17.
Go straight towards A727
250 ft
18.
Turn right onto Philipshill Road
0.5 mi
19.
Turn right
118 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
33 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
944 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
103 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.3 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
69 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
1239 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
141 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stewartfield Way
98 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Stewartfield Way
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A749
222 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A749
683 ft
32.
Make a slight left onto East Kilbride Expressway
6 mi
33.
Continue onto Bellshill Bypass (A725)
1.9 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
30.4 mi
35.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
37.
Keep left towards A71
0.3 mi
38.
Keep left onto Calder Road (A71)
0.5 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
186 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
252 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
215 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
46.
Continue onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
47.
Make a slight right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
48.
Continue left onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
49.
Continue onto Fountainbridge
0.3 mi
50.
Turn left onto Semple Street
458 ft
51.
Keep right onto Morrison Street (B700)
373 ft
52.
Continue onto Bread Street
696 ft
53.
Make a slight left onto West Port
1015 ft
54.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
55.
Continue onto Cowgatehead
0.4 mi
56.
Turn left onto Blackfriars Street
526 ft
57.
Turn left onto High Street
260 ft
58.
Turn right onto North Bridge (A7)
1177 ft
59.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
60.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
61.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 11.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 5.75 quid each (£11.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.83 quid (£11.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.88 quid (£11.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Kilmarnock and Edinburgh is about 66.01 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 11.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh: 11.5 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4 £ (8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.67 £ (8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2 £ (8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh

An alternative route from Kilmarnock to the Edinburgh is 65.86 miles and takes 1 hour and 39 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Kilmarnock to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 66mi (distance from Kilmarnock to Edinburgh) and its duration is 1h 22min. The slowest route is 66mi, and its duration is 1h 39min.

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

Kilmarnock is located in East Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level. Kilmarnock has coordinates 55.6147190o,-4.4987920o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kilmarnock 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.