How far is it from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton?

The distance between Hillend, Midlothian and Riccarton is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton?

The drive from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton?

The fastest route from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Riccarton from Hillend, Midlothian?

Riccarton lies roughly to the west of Hillend, Midlothian.

Are there charging stations between Hillend, Midlothian and Riccarton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton, 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: 197.

Hillend, Midlothian Riccarton

Distance: 7 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton takes about 10 min via A720. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Pentland Road 1 mi
2 Merge slightly left onto Biggar Road 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout left onto Biggar Road 10 yd
4 Exit roundabout straight onto Biggar Road 70 yd
5 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 5 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Calder Road 1 mi

9 Turn slightly left onto Riccarton Mains Road 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout left onto Riccarton Mains Road 50 yd
11 Exit roundabout left onto Riccarton Mains Road 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout straight onto Riccarton Mains Road 135 yd
13 Arrive onto Riccarton Mains Road

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The return trip from Riccarton to Hillend, Midlothian covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

196 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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Riccarton → Lothianburn6 mi · 10 min Riccarton → Colinton4 mi · 10 min Riccarton → Cramond Bridge5 mi · 15 min Riccarton → Linburn, West Lothian5 mi · 10 min Riccarton → Ratho Station5 mi · 10 min Riccarton → Sunnybank, Edinburgh8 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton?: The distance between Hillend, Midlothian and Riccarton is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton?: The drive from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton?: The fastest route from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Riccarton from Hillend, Midlothian?: Riccarton lies roughly to the west of Hillend, Midlothian.
Are there charging stations between Hillend, Midlothian and Riccarton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hillend, Midlothian to Riccarton, 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: 197.

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