How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sciennes is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes?

The drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes?

The fastest route from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Sciennes from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Sciennes lies roughly to the east of Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Are there charging stations between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sciennes?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 234.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Sciennes

Distance: 10 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes takes about 30 min via A90. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 10 mi

1 Depart straight 17 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Boathouse Bridge 121 yd
3 Enter roundabout left 174 yd
4 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
5 Continue straight 1 mi
6 Turn right 3 mi
7 Continue straight 122 yd
8 Turn straight 4 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Queensferry Terrace 28 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto Queensferry Terrace 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Belford Road 1 mi
12 Turn slightly right onto Douglas Gardens 152 yd
13 Continue straight onto Palmerston Place 1 mi

14 Continue slightly left onto Torphichen Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Dewar Place 121 yd
16 At end of road, turn left onto Morrison Street 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Lothian Road 129 yd
18 Continue straight onto Earl Grey Street 153 yd
19 Continue straight onto Brougham Street 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Melville Drive 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Argyle Place 1 mi
22 At end of road, turn left onto Roseneath Street 5 yd
23 Turn right onto Chalmers Crescent 51 yd
24 Turn left onto Hatton Place 92 yd
25 Turn right onto Mansionhouse Road 1 mi
26 Arrive onto Mansionhouse Road

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The return trip from Sciennes to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

230 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
Fife Leisure Park, DunfermlineFife Leisure Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX180 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

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Sciennes → Mauricewood9 mi · 20 min Sciennes → Glenbrook10 mi · 25 min Sciennes → Elphinstone12 mi · 25 min Sciennes → Chapel, Fife27 mi · 45 min Sciennes → Wemyfield29 mi · 50 min Sciennes → Dewartown12 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes?: The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sciennes is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes?: The drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes?: The fastest route from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Sciennes from Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Sciennes lies roughly to the east of Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Are there charging stations between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sciennes?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sciennes, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 234.

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