Wishaw Edinburgh by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wishaw and Edinburgh by car is 38.7 miles. The driving time is 52 minutes.

How far is Edinburgh from Wishaw? The driving distance is 38.7 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wishaw, County: North Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Edinburgh, County: City of Edinburgh, Scotland
38.7 mi , 52 min
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Route from Wishaw to Edinburgh on map



Driving directions from Wishaw to Edinburgh

38.7 mi 52 min
1.
Head northeast on Kirk Road (A722)
0.3 mi
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Kirk Road (A722)
139 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirk Road (A722)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto Cambusnethan Street (A722)
0.6 mi
5.
Continue onto Manse Road (A722)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Westwood Road (A73)
77 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Road (A73)
0.6 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
25 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
1.1 mi
10.
Continue straight onto Carlisle Road (A73)
2.2 mi
11.
Continue onto Motherwell Road (A73)
473 ft
12.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bellside Road (A73)
148 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellside Road (A73)
916 ft
14.
Enter Newhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M8
1055 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
26.2 mi
16.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
18.
Keep left towards A71
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left onto Calder Road (A71)
0.5 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
186 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Calder Road (A71)
252 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)
215 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Calder Road (A71)
0.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Stenhouse Road (A71)
1123 ft
27.
Continue onto Gorgie Road (A71)
1.3 mi
28.
Make a slight right onto Henderson Terrace
591 ft
29.
Continue left onto Dundee Street
0.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Fountainbridge
0.3 mi
31.
Turn left onto Semple Street
458 ft
32.
Keep right onto Morrison Street (B700)
373 ft
33.
Continue onto Bread Street
696 ft
34.
Make a slight left onto West Port
1015 ft
35.
Continue onto Grassmarket
767 ft
36.
Continue onto Cowgatehead
0.4 mi
37.
Turn left onto Blackfriars Street
526 ft
38.
Turn left onto High Street
260 ft
39.
Turn right onto North Bridge (A7)
1177 ft
40.
Turn right onto Princes Street
120 ft
41.
Turn left onto Leith Street (A900)
56 ft
42.
Make a sharp left to stay on Princes Street
68 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Wishaw to Edinburgh by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £6.8. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £3.4 (£6.8/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.27 (£6.8/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £1.7 (£6.8/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 38.68 miles, this computation entails multiplying 38.68 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 4.7 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 4.7 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £6.8.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Wishaw to Edinburgh stands at £6.8.

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Wishaw to Edinburgh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.35 £ (4.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.57 £ (4.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.18 £ (4.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wishaw to Edinburgh

The second route from Wishaw to the Edinburgh is 40.65 miles and takes 1 hour and 4 minutes.

The third route from Wishaw to the Edinburgh is 33.3 miles and takes 60 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wishaw to Edinburgh is the third suggested route (33.3mi, 60min) and costs 5.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wishaw to Edinburgh is the first suggested route (38.7mi, 52min) and costs 6.8 £.

The most expensive route from Wishaw to Edinburgh is the second suggested route (40.7mi, 1h 4min) and costs 7.1 £.

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 Wishaw to Edinburgh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 38.7mi (distance from Wishaw to Edinburgh) and its duration is 52min. The other route is 33.3mi, and its duration is 60min. The slowest route is 40.7mi, and its duration is 1h 4min.

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

Wishaw is located in North Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 143 meters above sea level. Wishaw has coordinates 55.7735430o,-3.9193540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wishaw 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.