How far is it from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh?

The distance between The Braids and Merchiston, Edinburgh is 4 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh?

The drive from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh?

The fastest route from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh covers 4 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Merchiston, Edinburgh from The Braids?

Merchiston, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north-west of The Braids.

Where can I find a 24h service station between The Braids and Merchiston, Edinburgh?

Along the route from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh you can fill up at Shell Braidburn (24/7), JET (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

The Braids Merchiston, Edinburgh

Distance: 4 kmDrive time: 10 min

Driving from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh takes about 10 min via A702. The distance is 4 km. The straight-line distance is 2 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 4 km

1 Depart onto Braid Hills Road 506 m
2 At end of road, turn left onto Braid Road 8 m
3 Turn right onto Braid Hills Road 136 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Comiston Road 2 km
5 Continue straight onto Morningside Road 321 m
6 Turn left onto Morningside Park 179 m
7 Continue slightly right onto Morningside Park 250 m
8 Turn left onto Morningside Place 197 m

9 Continue slightly left onto Tipperlinn Road 125 m
10 Turn left onto Colinton Road 285 m
11 Turn right onto Mid Gillsland Road 127 m
12 Arrive onto Gillsland Road

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The return trip from Merchiston, Edinburgh to The Braids covers roughly the same distance, 4 km.

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How far is it from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh?: The distance between The Braids and Merchiston, Edinburgh is 4 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh?: The drive from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh?: The fastest route from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh covers 4 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Merchiston, Edinburgh from The Braids?: Merchiston, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north-west of The Braids.
Where can I find a 24h service station between The Braids and Merchiston, Edinburgh?: Along the route from The Braids to Merchiston, Edinburgh you can fill up at Shell Braidburn (24/7), JET (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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