Route from Motherwell to Edinburgh

The distance between Motherwell and Edinburgh is 37.6 miles. Travel time is 52 minutes.

From: Motherwell, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
37.6 mi , 52 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Motherwell to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Motherwell to Edinburgh

37.6 mi 52 min
1.
Head south
132 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Windmillhill Street (A721)
1302 ft
3.
Continue onto Brandon Street (A721)
917 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Menteith Road (A721)
100 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Menteith Road (A721)
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Merry Street (A723)
93 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Merry Street (A723)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
199 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Newarthill Road (B7066)
0.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Carfin Road (B7066)
0.5 mi
12.
Continue slightly right onto High Street (B7066)
0.9 mi
13.
Continue onto Motherwell Road (B7066)
0.8 mi
14.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bellside Road (A73)
148 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellside Road (A73)
916 ft
16.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M8
1055 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
26.2 mi
18.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
20.
Keep left towards A71
0.3 mi
21.
Keep left onto Calder Road (A71)
0.5 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
186 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
252 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
215 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
29.
Continue onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
30.
Make a slight right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
31.
Continue left onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Fountainbridge
0.3 mi
33.
Turn left onto Semple Street
458 ft
34.
Keep right onto Morrison Street (B700)
373 ft
35.
Continue onto Bread Street
696 ft
36.
Make a slight left onto West Port
1015 ft
37.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
38.
Continue onto Cowgatehead
0.4 mi
39.
Turn left onto Blackfriars Street
526 ft
40.
Turn left onto High Street
260 ft
41.
Turn right onto North Bridge (A7)
1177 ft
42.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
43.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
44.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Motherwell to Edinburgh?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 6.5 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 3.25 £ (6.5/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 2.17 £ (6.5/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 1.63 £ (6.5/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (37.58 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 6.5 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 37.58 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 4.6 liters

Fuel needed = 4.6 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 4.6 liters x 143 pence per liter = 6.5 £

Fuel cost from Motherwell to Edinburgh = 6.5 £

Diesel cost from Motherwell to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.05 £ (4.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.37 £ (4.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.03 £ (4.1/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Motherwell to Edinburgh

The second route from Motherwell to the Edinburgh is 36.42 miles and takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Motherwell to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (36.4mi, 1h 4min) and costs 6.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Motherwell to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (37.6mi, 52min) and costs 6.5 £.

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 Motherwell to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 37.6mi (distance from Motherwell to Edinburgh) and its duration is 52min. The slowest route is 36.4mi, and its duration is 1h 4min.

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

Motherwell is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Motherwell has coordinates 55.7832092o,-3.9810968o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Motherwell 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.