Tamworth Edinburgh by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Tamworth and Edinburgh by car is 287 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

How far is Edinburgh from Tamworth? The driving distance is 287 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
287 mi , 5 h 7 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Tamworth to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Tamworth to Edinburgh

287 mi 5 h 7 min
1.
Head southeast
22 ft
2.
Turn left
94 ft
3.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
298 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anker Drive (A513)
96 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Anker Drive (A513)
982 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Riverdrive (A51)
119 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverdrive (A51)
0.5 mi
8.
Enter Jolly Sailor Roundabout and take the 1st exit
58 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
697 ft
10.
Enter Ventura Park Road and take the 2nd exit towards A5: Nuneaton
127 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards A5: Nuneaton
4.8 mi
12.
Enter Weeford Island and take the 3rd exit
802 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
422 ft
14.
Keep right at the fork
0.7 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6 Toll
80 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
30.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
13 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
697 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
78 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
27.6 mi
23.
Continue onto A72
3.2 mi
24.
Continue onto A701
9.4 mi
25.
Continue slightly left onto A6094
1.9 mi
26.
Continue straight onto B7026
3 mi
27.
Turn right onto A701
0.4 mi
28.
Enter Gowkley Moss Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A701
201 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
0.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A701
23 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A701
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Straiton Road (A701)
115 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Straiton Road (A701)
0.6 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
146 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Burdiehouse Road (A701)
0.7 mi
36.
Continue onto Howden Hall Road (A701)
0.4 mi
37.
Continue onto Liberton Gardens (A701)
0.5 mi
38.
Continue onto Liberton Brae (A701)
0.6 mi
39.
Continue onto Liberton Road (A701)
0.4 mi
40.
Continue onto Craigmillar Park (A701)
0.4 mi
41.
Continue onto Mayfield Gardens (A701)
1024 ft
42.
Continue onto Minto Street (A701)
0.3 mi
43.
Continue onto Newington Road (A701)
728 ft
44.
Continue onto South Clerk Street (A7)
0.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Nicolson Street (A7)
0.3 mi
46.
Continue onto South Bridge (A7)
0.4 mi
47.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
48.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
49.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Tamworth to Edinburgh by car?

Embarking on the journey from Tamworth to Edinburgh, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 50.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 25.05 pounds for each of two passengers, 16.7 pounds for three passengers, and merely 12.53 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 286.98 miles, the car craves around 34.8 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (34.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 50.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Tamworth to Edinburgh is marked by a fuel cost of 50.1 pounds.
 

 

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 Tamworth to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.4 £ (34.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.6 £ (34.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.7 £ (34.8/4) /p.

Where is Tamworth located?

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth 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.