How far is it from Leith to South Side?

The distance between Leith and South Side is 3 mi by road.

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

The drive from Leith to South Side takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Leith to South Side?

The fastest route from Leith to South Side covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is South Side from Leith?

South Side lies roughly to the south of Leith.

Are there charging stations between Leith and South Side?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Leith 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: 200.

Leith South Side

Distance: 3 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Leith to South Side takes about 15 min via A900. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 3 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 left onto Great Junction Street 148 yd
6 Turn right onto Leith Walk 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Picardy Place 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Leith Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Princes Street 61 yd
10 Turn left onto North Bridge 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Nicolson Street 1 mi
12 Turn right onto West Crosscauseway 107 yd
13 At end of road, turn right onto Chapel Street 153 yd
14 Arrive onto Chapel Street 1 yd

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The return trip from South Side to Leith covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

200 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 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Leith to South Side?: The distance between Leith and South Side is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leith to South Side?: The drive from Leith to South Side takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Leith to South Side?: The fastest route from Leith to South Side covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is South Side from Leith?: South Side lies roughly to the south of Leith.
Are there charging stations between Leith and South Side?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Leith 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: 200.

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