Route from Lichfield to Edinburgh

The distance between Lichfield and Edinburgh is 282 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Lichfield, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
282 mi , 5 h 3 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Lichfield to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Lichfield to Edinburgh

282 mi 5 h 3 min
1.
Head northeast
58 ft
2.
Turn right onto Swan Road
200 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Friary
164 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto The Friary
903 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto The Friary (A51)
185 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto The Friary (A51)
1077 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Birmingham Road (A5127)
94 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Birmingham Road (A5127)
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Birmingham Road (A5127)
137 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Birmingham Road (A5127)
1.3 mi
11.
Keep right onto A5
94 ft
12.
Keep left onto Birmingham Road (A5)
616 ft
13.
Keep right onto A5
162 ft
14.
Go straight onto Birmingham Road (A5127)
1310 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6 Toll
79 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
18.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
24.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
25.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
26.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
27.
Continue straight onto B7026
3 mi
28.
Turn right onto A701
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
201 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.8 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
23 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
115 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
146 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
37.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
38.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
39.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
40.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.4 mi
41.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
42.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1024 ft
43.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
44.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
45.
Continue onto South Clerk Street (A7)
0.4 mi
46.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
47.
Continue onto South Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
48.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
49.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
50.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Lichfield to Edinburgh with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Lichfield to Edinburgh. The journey using petrol will set you back 48.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 24.45 pounds (£48.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 16.3 pounds (£48.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 12.23 pounds (£48.9 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Lichfield and Edinburgh is approximately 282.31 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 34.2 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (34.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 48.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Lichfield to Edinburgh is 48.9 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Lichfield to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 30.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.45 £ (30.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.3 £ (30.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.73 £ (30.9/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Where is Lichfield located?

Lichfield is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level. Lichfield has coordinates 52.6816020o,-1.8316720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lichfield 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.