How far is it from Edinburgh to South Side?

The distance between Edinburgh and South Side is 1 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh to South Side?

The drive from Edinburgh to South Side takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Edinburgh to South Side?

The fastest route from Edinburgh to South Side covers 1 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is South Side from Edinburgh?

South Side lies roughly to the south-east of Edinburgh.

Are there charging stations between Edinburgh and South Side?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh to South Side, 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: 195.

Edinburgh South Side

Distance: 1 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Edinburgh to South Side takes about 5 min via George IV Bridge. The distance is 1 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 1 mi

1 Depart left onto Hanover Street 8 yd
2 Continue straight onto The Mound 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto North Bank Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto George IV Bridge 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Lothian Street 79 yd
6 Continue straight onto Potterrow 1 mi
7 Arrive onto Potterrow

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The return trip from South Side to Edinburgh covers roughly the same distance, 1 mi.

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Charging points along the way

191 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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South Side → Newhaven, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min South Side → Portobello, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min South Side → Wardie4 mi · 15 min South Side → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)10 mi · 30 min South Side → Nine Mile Burn15 mi · 30 min South Side → Niddrie4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Edinburgh to South Side?: The distance between Edinburgh and South Side is 1 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh to South Side?: The drive from Edinburgh to South Side takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Edinburgh to South Side?: The fastest route from Edinburgh to South Side covers 1 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is South Side from Edinburgh?: South Side lies roughly to the south-east of Edinburgh.
Are there charging stations between Edinburgh and South Side?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh to South Side, 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: 195.

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