Route from Reading to Edinburgh

The distance between Reading and Edinburgh is 385 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Reading, County: Berkshire, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
385 mi , 6 h 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Reading to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Reading to Edinburgh

385 mi 6 h 53 min
1.
Head west
88 ft
2.
Turn left onto Inner Distribution Road
704 ft
3.
Enter Castle Hill Roundabout and take the 4th exit
547 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout
512 ft
5.
Go straight onto Inner Distribution Road (A329)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Caversham Road (A329)
1298 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Caversham Road (A4155)
27 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Caversham Road (A4155)
1248 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bridge Street (A4155)
139 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street (A4155)
782 ft
11.
Turn left onto Church Road (A4074)
1289 ft
12.
Continue onto St. Peter's Hill (A4074)
1189 ft
13.
Continue onto Woodcote Road (A4074)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Upper Woodcote Road (A4074)
0.6 mi
15.
Continue onto Woodcote Road (A4074)
1.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Reading Road (A4074)
8 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Port Way (A4074)
86 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Port Way (A4074)
0.7 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
95 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Henley Road (A4074)
97 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Henley Road (A4074)
0.9 mi
23.
Continue straight onto Henley Road (A4074)
2.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
163 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
1.3 mi
26.
Enter Golden Balls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4074
99 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A4074
3.7 mi
28.
Enter Heyford Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
56 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
342 ft
30.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
0.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
479 ft
32.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
0.4 mi
33.
Merge right onto Hinksey Hill Interchange
850 ft
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto Southern By-pass Road (A34)
11.7 mi
36.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
38.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
40.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
41.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
42.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
43.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
44.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
50.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
51.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
52.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
53.
Continue straight onto B7026
3 mi
54.
Turn right onto A701
0.4 mi
55.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
201 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.8 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
23 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
115 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.6 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
146 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
63.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
64.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
65.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
66.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.4 mi
67.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
68.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1024 ft
69.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
70.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
71.
Continue onto South Clerk Street (A7)
0.4 mi
72.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
73.
Continue onto South Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
74.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
75.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
76.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
77.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Reading to Edinburgh by car?

The journey from Reading to Edinburgh by car comes with a price tag of £67.2 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £33.6 for the trip (£67.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £22.4 each (£67.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £16.8 each (£67.2 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 46.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £67.2 comes from for the trip from Reading to Edinburgh.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £67.2, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Reading to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.3 £ (46.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.53 £ (46.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.65 £ (46.6/4) /p.

Where is Reading located?

Reading is located in Berkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Reading has coordinates 51.4542645o,-0.9781303o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Reading 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.