How far is it from Lothianburn to Balerno?

The distance between Lothianburn and Balerno is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lothianburn to Balerno?

The drive from Lothianburn to Balerno takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Lothianburn to Balerno?

The fastest route from Lothianburn to Balerno covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Balerno from Lothianburn?

Balerno lies roughly to the west of Lothianburn.

Are there charging stations between Lothianburn and Balerno?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lothianburn to Balerno, 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: 192.

Lothianburn Balerno

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Lothianburn to Balerno takes about 15 min via A720. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 8 mi

1 Depart 27 yd
2 At end of road, turn 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 3 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Baberton Mains View 140 yd

9 Enter rotary left onto Wester Hailes Road 114 yd
10 Exit rotary straight onto Wester Hailes Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Lanark Road 3 mi
12 Turn left onto Bridge Road 1 mi
13 At roundabout, take exit left onto Main Street 85 yd
14 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Balerno to Lothianburn covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

192 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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Balerno → Uphall, West Lothian13 mi · 25 min Balerno → Sighthill6 mi · 15 min Balerno → Carrick Knowe7 mi · 20 min Balerno → Colinton4 mi · 15 min Balerno → Davidsons Mains10 mi · 25 min Balerno → Bellsquarry10 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 Lothianburn to Balerno?: The distance between Lothianburn and Balerno is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lothianburn to Balerno?: The drive from Lothianburn to Balerno takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Lothianburn to Balerno?: The fastest route from Lothianburn to Balerno covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Balerno from Lothianburn?: Balerno lies roughly to the west of Lothianburn.
Are there charging stations between Lothianburn and Balerno?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lothianburn to Balerno, 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: 192.

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