Route from Sandwell to Edinburgh

The distance between Sandwell and Edinburgh is 279 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 60 minutes.

From: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
279 mi , 4 h 60 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Sandwell to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Sandwell to Edinburgh

279 mi 4 h 60 min
1.
Head north on Hill Top (A4196)
0.3 mi
2.
Continue onto Holloway Bank (A4196)
0.5 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bridge Street (A4196)
86 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street (A4196)
990 ft
5.
Make a slight left to stay on Holyhead Road (A4196)
0.3 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Dudley Street (A461)
229 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Dudley Street (A461)
420 ft
8.
Continue onto High Bullen (A461)
446 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A461
174 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A461
721 ft
11.
Merge right onto Walsall Street
0.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Wood Green Road (A461)
0.8 mi
13.
Enter Wednesbury Interchange and take the 1st exit
240 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
1145 ft
15.
Merge left onto M6
4.7 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
72 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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What's the expense of traveling from Sandwell to Edinburgh by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Sandwell to Edinburgh is £48.7 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £24.35 for the journey (£48.7 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £16.23 (£48.7 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £12.18 (£48.7 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 33.8 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £48.7 fare for the journey from Sandwell to Edinburgh.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £48.7, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Sandwell to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.9 £ (33.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.27 £ (33.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.45 £ (33.8/4) /p.

Where is Sandwell located?

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell 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.