Route from Luton to Edinburgh

The distance between Luton and Edinburgh is 371 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
371 mi , 6 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Luton to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Luton to Edinburgh

371 mi 6 h 23 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
846 ft
2.
Continue onto Dunstable Road (A505)
586 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hatters Way (A505)
17 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatters Way (A505)
191 ft
5.
Turn right onto A505
98 ft
6.
Keep left onto Dunstable Road
0.4 mi
7.
Continue straight to stay on Dunstable Road (A505)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
106 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
460 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M1
42.9 mi
13.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
14.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
15.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
17.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
18.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
20.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
21.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
22.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
23.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
24.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
27.6 mi
25.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
36.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Milton Link (A1)
213 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Milton Link (A1)
0.3 mi
40.
Continue onto Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199)
1.4 mi
41.
Turn left onto Portobello Road (A199)
1.1 mi
42.
Continue onto London Road (A1)
1.4 mi
43.
Turn left onto Picardy Place (A900)
692 ft
44.
Keep left towards Old Town
1153 ft
45.
Turn right onto Princes Street
68 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Luton to Edinburgh?

The expense of driving from Luton to Edinburgh, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £64.8. 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 £32.4 (£64.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £21.6 per passenger (£64.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £16.2 per passenger (£64.8 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 Luton to Edinburgh, approximately 45 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 371.17 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 £64.8 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.
 

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Luton to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 44.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.45 £ (44.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.97 £ (44.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.23 £ (44.9/4) /p.

Where is Luton located?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton 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.