How far is it from Glencorse to Leith?

The distance between Glencorse and Leith is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Glencorse to Leith?

The drive from Glencorse to Leith takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Glencorse to Leith?

The fastest route from Glencorse to Leith covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Leith from Glencorse?

Leith lies roughly to the north of Glencorse.

Are there charging stations between Glencorse and Leith?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Glencorse to Leith, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW); 382 Calder Road, Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 216.

Glencorse Leith

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Glencorse to Leith takes about 30 min via A720. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 16 mi

1 Depart left 37 yd
2 Turn left 82 yd
3 At end of road, turn left 125 yd
4 Turn right 77 yd
5 Turn right onto Edinburgh Road 2 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left 67 yd
7 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 8 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
10 Enter roundabout left onto Straiton Road 38 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Straiton Road 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left 139 yd
13 Exit roundabout left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 3 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 97 yd
16 Exit rotary straight onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 3 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly left 17 yd
18 Exit rotary straight 3 mi
19 Enter roundabout straight onto Milton Link 71 yd
20 Exit roundabout straight onto Milton Link 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Sir Harry Lauder Road 2 mi
22 Continue straight onto Seafield Road East 2 mi
23 Turn left onto Seafield Place 151 yd
24 Continue slightly right onto Claremont Park 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Gladstone Place 135 yd
26 Continue straight onto East Hermitage Place 1 mi
27 Turn right onto Duke Street 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Great Junction Street 159 yd
29 Turn right onto Henderson Street 109 yd
30 Turn right onto St Anthony Place 73 yd
31 Turn right 70 yd
32 Arrive right

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The return trip from Leith to Glencorse covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

216 chargers

Melville Nurseries A772, LasswadeMelville Nurseries A772, Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AZ350 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
Haddington Road, WallyfordHaddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8BU150 kW

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Leith → Cockenzie13 mi · 25 min Leith → Juniper Green8 mi · 30 min Leith → Woodburn, Midlothian10 mi · 25 min Leith → Methil36 mi · 1 h Leith → Clermiston6 mi · 20 min Leith → The Braids7 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Glencorse to Leith?: The distance between Glencorse and Leith is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Glencorse to Leith?: The drive from Glencorse to Leith takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Glencorse to Leith?: The fastest route from Glencorse to Leith covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Leith from Glencorse?: Leith lies roughly to the north of Glencorse.
Are there charging stations between Glencorse and Leith?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Glencorse to Leith, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW); 382 Calder Road, Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 216.

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