How far is it from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh?

The distance between Lothianburn and Merchiston, Edinburgh is 4 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh?

The drive from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh?

The fastest route from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Merchiston, Edinburgh from Lothianburn?

Merchiston, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north of Lothianburn.

Are there charging stations between Lothianburn and Merchiston, Edinburgh?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lothianburn to Merchiston, 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: 185.

Lothianburn Merchiston, Edinburgh

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh takes about 15 min via A702. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 4 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 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Biggar Road 35 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Biggar Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Buckstone Terrace 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Comiston Road 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Morningside Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Morningside Park 1 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto Morningside Park 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Morningside Place 1 mi
13 Continue slightly left onto Tipperlinn Road 136 yd
14 Turn left onto Colinton Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Mid Gillsland Road 139 yd
16 Arrive onto Gillsland Road

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The return trip from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Lothianburn covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

184 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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Merchiston, Edinburgh → Burdiehouse5 mi · 15 min Merchiston, Edinburgh → Lugton, Midlothian9 mi · 20 min Merchiston, Edinburgh → Port Edgar11 mi · 30 min Merchiston, Edinburgh → Easthouses12 mi · 25 min Merchiston, Edinburgh → Wardie5 mi · 20 min Merchiston, Edinburgh → Hermiston6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh?: The distance between Lothianburn and Merchiston, Edinburgh is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh?: The drive from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh?: The fastest route from Lothianburn to Merchiston, Edinburgh covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Merchiston, Edinburgh from Lothianburn?: Merchiston, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north of Lothianburn.
Are there charging stations between Lothianburn and Merchiston, Edinburgh?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lothianburn to Merchiston, 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: 185.

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