Route from Sheffield to Edinburgh

The distance between Sheffield and Edinburgh is 250 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

From: Sheffield, County: South Yorkshire, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
250 mi , 4 h 28 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Sheffield to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Sheffield to Edinburgh

250 mi 4 h 28 min
1.
Head north on Barker's Pool
8 ft
2.
Continue onto Leopold Street
758 ft
3.
Continue onto Trippet Lane
508 ft
4.
Keep right onto Trippet Lane
278 ft
5.
Turn right onto Rockingham Street
600 ft
6.
Turn right onto Broad Lane (B6539)
770 ft
7.
Continue onto Tenter Street (B6539)
542 ft
8.
Continue onto West Bar Green (B6539)
358 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Corporation Street
59 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
598 ft
11.
Merge right onto Shalesmoor (A61)
922 ft
12.
Make a slight left onto Chatham Street
687 ft
13.
Continue onto Pitsmoor Road
0.7 mi
14.
Continue onto Barnsley Road (A6135)
2.2 mi
15.
Continue onto High Greave (A6135)
0.5 mi
16.
Continue onto Cross Hill (A6135)
0.3 mi
17.
Continue onto The Common (A6135)
0.5 mi
18.
Turn right onto Nether Road (B6087)
245 ft
19.
Continue onto Nether Lane (B6087)
0.6 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Nether Lane (B6087)
68 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Nether Lane (B6087)
569 ft
22.
Turn right onto Cowley Lane (A629)
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Thorpe Hesley Interchange and take the 1st exit
69 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
1165 ft
25.
Merge right onto M1
22.9 mi
26.
Keep left towards M1
33.9 mi
27.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
28.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
29.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
27.6 mi
30.
Continue onto A1
40.8 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
96 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.1 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
226 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Berwick Bypass (A1)
2.5 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
122 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
19.4 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
139 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
7 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
157 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
1.9 mi
41.
Enter Thistly Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
149 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
22.7 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Milton Link (A1)
213 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Milton Link (A1)
0.3 mi
45.
Continue onto Sir Harry Lauder Road (A199)
1.4 mi
46.
Turn left onto Portobello Road (A199)
1.1 mi
47.
Continue onto London Road (A1)
1.4 mi
48.
Turn left onto Picardy Place (A900)
692 ft
49.
Keep left towards Old Town
1153 ft
50.
Turn right onto Princes Street
68 ft
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Sheffield to Edinburgh?

The expense of driving from Sheffield to Edinburgh, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £43.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £21.7 (£43.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.47 per passenger (£43.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.85 per passenger (£43.4 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 Sheffield to Edinburgh, approximately 30.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 250.41 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 £43.4 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.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Sheffield to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.7 £ (27.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.13 £ (27.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.85 £ (27.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sheffield to Edinburgh

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Sheffield to Edinburgh covers 251.49 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 50 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Sheffield to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (250mi, 4h 28min) and costs 43.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sheffield to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (251mi, 4h 50min) and costs 43.6 £.

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 Sheffield to Edinburgh?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 250mi (distance from Sheffield to Edinburgh) and its duration is 4h 28min. The slowest route is 251mi, and its duration is 4h 50min.

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

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Sheffield has coordinates 53.3811290o,-1.4700850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sheffield 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.