How far is it from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh?

The distance between Leith and Newhaven, Edinburgh is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh?

The drive from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh?

The fastest route from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Newhaven, Edinburgh from Leith?

Newhaven, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north-west of Leith.

Are there charging stations between Leith and Newhaven, Edinburgh?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Leith to Newhaven, 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: 203.

Leith Newhaven, Edinburgh

Distance: 2 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh takes about 10 min via A901. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 2 mi

1 Depart left 70 yd
2 Turn left onto St Anthony Place 17 yd
3 Turn left onto St Anthony Lane 121 yd
4 Turn left onto Henderson Street 35 yd
5 Turn right onto Great Junction Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto North Junction Street 1 mi
7 Continue left onto Lindsay Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Pier Place 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit left onto Craighall Road 110 yd
10 Arrive left onto Craighall Road

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The return trip from Newhaven, Edinburgh to Leith covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Charging points along the way

203 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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Newhaven, Edinburgh → Niddrie6 mi · 20 min Newhaven, Edinburgh → Edinburgh Airport (EDI)10 mi · 25 min Newhaven, Edinburgh → Tollcross, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min Newhaven, Edinburgh → Dumbiedykes4 mi · 15 min Newhaven, Edinburgh → Blackhall, Edinburgh4 mi · 10 min Newhaven, Edinburgh → Prestonfield5 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh?: The distance between Leith and Newhaven, Edinburgh is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh?: The drive from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh?: The fastest route from Leith to Newhaven, Edinburgh covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Newhaven, Edinburgh from Leith?: Newhaven, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north-west of Leith.
Are there charging stations between Leith and Newhaven, Edinburgh?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Leith to Newhaven, 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: 203.

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