How far is it from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton?

The distance between Eastfield, Midlothian and Colinton is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton?

The drive from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton?

The fastest route from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Colinton from Eastfield, Midlothian?

Colinton lies roughly to the north of Eastfield, Midlothian.

Are there charging stations between Eastfield, Midlothian and Colinton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 180.

Eastfield, Midlothian Colinton

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton takes about 15 min via A702. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Eastfield Farm Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Edinburgh Road 103 yd
3 Turn right onto East Queensway 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Rullion Road 1 mi
5 Turn right 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Silurian Road 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Mauricewood Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 97 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight 4 mi
10 Enter roundabout left onto Biggar Road 10 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Biggar Road 70 yd
12 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Turn right 22 yd
16 Turn right onto Dreghorn Link 125 yd
17 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Dreghorn Link 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Redford Road 17 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Redford Road 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Colinton Road 1 mi
21 Arrive onto Bridge Road

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The return trip from Colinton to Eastfield, Midlothian covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

180 chargers

Melville Nurseries A772, LasswadeMelville Nurseries A772, Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AZ350 kW
Cliftonhall Road, City of EdinburghCliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH28 8PW250 kW
187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 1PU150 kW
382 Calder Road, Edinburgh382 Calder Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4AS150 kW
Edinburgh Airport, EdinburghEdinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Scotland150 kW

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Colinton → Clermiston6 mi · 20 min Colinton → Dalry, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min Colinton → Broomhouse4 mi · 10 min Colinton → Craigmillar6 mi · 20 min Colinton → Loanhead, Midlothian6 mi · 15 min Colinton → Loanstone8 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton?: The distance between Eastfield, Midlothian and Colinton is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton?: The drive from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton?: The fastest route from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Colinton from Eastfield, Midlothian?: Colinton lies roughly to the north of Eastfield, Midlothian.
Are there charging stations between Eastfield, Midlothian and Colinton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Eastfield, Midlothian to Colinton, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 180.

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