Route from Lewes to Edinburgh

The distance between Lewes and Edinburgh is 462 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Lewes, County: East Sussex, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
462 mi , 7 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Lewes to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Lewes to Edinburgh

462 mi 7 h 59 min
1.
Head west on Castle Precincts
30 ft
2.
Turn right onto Castle Banks
342 ft
3.
Turn left onto White Hill (A2029)
469 ft
4.
Turn left onto The Avenue
0.3 mi
5.
Keep left onto Bradford Road
1159 ft
6.
Turn right onto Western Road (A277)
899 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Western Road (A277)
477 ft
8.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A277)
0.9 mi
9.
Enter Ashcombe Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A27
343 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
3.1 mi
11.
Continue towards A27: Worthing
2.7 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A23: London
1085 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A27
30 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
1102 ft
15.
Enter Mill Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards London
343 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards London
3 mi
17.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
8.3 mi
18.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
1.1 mi
19.
Continue onto Brighton Road (A23)
3.4 mi
20.
Continue onto M23
2.6 mi
21.
Continue onto M23
11.3 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(CW)|M25(CW)|M25(ACW)|M25(ACW)
0.3 mi
23.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
0.5 mi
24.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
26.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
27.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
29.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
30.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
31.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
32.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
33.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
39.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
40.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
41.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
42.
Continue straight onto B7026
3 mi
43.
Turn right onto A701
0.4 mi
44.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
201 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
23 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
115 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.6 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
146 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
52.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
53.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
54.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
55.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.4 mi
56.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
57.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1024 ft
58.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
59.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
60.
Continue onto South Clerk Street (A7)
0.4 mi
61.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
62.
Continue onto South Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
63.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
64.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
65.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
66.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Lewes to Edinburgh by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £80.7. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £40.35 (£80.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £26.9 (£80.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £20.18 (£80.7/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 462.16 miles, this computation entails multiplying 462.16 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 56 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 56 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £80.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Lewes to Edinburgh stands at £80.7.

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Lewes to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 56 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28 £ (56/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.67 £ (56/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14 £ (56/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lewes to Edinburgh

The slowest route from Lewes to the Edinburgh is 470.06 miles and takes 8 hours and 1 minute.

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

The cheapest route from Lewes to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (462mi, 7h 59min) and costs 80.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lewes to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (470mi, 8h 1min) and costs 82.1 £.

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 Lewes to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 462mi (distance from Lewes to Edinburgh) and its duration is 7h 59min. The slowest route is 470mi, and its duration is 8h 1min.

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

Lewes is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Lewes has coordinates 50.8738720o,0.0087800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lewes 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.