How far is it from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Hailes, Edinburgh is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh?

The drive from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh?

The fastest route from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Hailes, Edinburgh from Edinburgh?

Hailes, Edinburgh lies roughly to the south-west of Edinburgh.

Are there charging stations between Edinburgh and Hailes, Edinburgh?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh, 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: 194.

Edinburgh Hailes, Edinburgh

Distance: 6 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh takes about 20 min via Colinton Road. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 6 mi

1 Depart right onto Hanover Street 167 yd
2 Enter roundabout left onto George Street 6 yd
3 Exit roundabout left onto George Street 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly left onto George Street 18 yd
5 Exit roundabout left onto George Street 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto George Street 14 yd
7 Exit roundabout left onto George Street 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto Charlotte Square 1 mi
9 Continue slightly left onto Lothian Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Earl Grey Street 153 yd
11 Turn right onto Home Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Leven Street 145 yd
13 Continue slightly right onto Bruntsfield Place 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Colinton Road 2 mi
15 Continue right onto Colinton Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Bridge Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Gillespie Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Pentland Avenue 1 yd
19 Arrive onto Pentland Avenue

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The return trip from Hailes, Edinburgh to Edinburgh covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

192 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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Hailes, Edinburgh → Silverknowes6 mi · 20 min Hailes, Edinburgh → Newbigging, Midlothian11 mi · 20 min Hailes, Edinburgh → Dalry, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min Hailes, Edinburgh → Lothianburn5 mi · 10 min Hailes, Edinburgh → Ratho6 mi · 15 min Hailes, Edinburgh → Abbeyhill6 mi · 20 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 to Hailes, Edinburgh?: The distance between Edinburgh and Hailes, Edinburgh is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh?: The drive from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh?: The fastest route from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Hailes, Edinburgh from Edinburgh?: Hailes, Edinburgh lies roughly to the south-west of Edinburgh.
Are there charging stations between Edinburgh and Hailes, Edinburgh?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh to Hailes, Edinburgh, 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: 194.

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