How far is it from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses?

The distance between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Easthouses is 12 mi by road.

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

The drive from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses takes approximately 25 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Easthouses from Merchiston, Edinburgh?

Easthouses lies roughly to the south-east of Merchiston, Edinburgh.

Are there charging stations between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Easthouses?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses, 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: 211.

Merchiston, Edinburgh Easthouses

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses takes about 25 min via A720. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto Gillsland Road 3 yd
2 Continue straight onto Mid Gillsland Road 136 yd
3 Turn left onto Colinton Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Tipperlinn Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Morningside Park 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Morningside Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Comiston Road 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Buckstone Terrace 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Biggar Road 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout straight onto Biggar Road 4 yd
11 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Biggar Road 44 yd
12 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 5 mi

14 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
15 Exit rotary left 1 mi
16 Enter rotary slightly left 43 yd
17 Exit rotary left 1 mi
18 Enter rotary slightly left 41 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
20 Enter rotary left 74 yd
21 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
22 Enter rotary left 58 yd
23 Exit rotary left 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left onto Dalhousie Road 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Bryans Road 18 yd
26 Continue right onto Bryans Road 1 mi
27 Turn left onto Morris Road 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Easthouses Road 1 mi
29 Continue right onto Easthouses Road 1 mi
30 Arrive onto Easthouses Road

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The return trip from Easthouses to Merchiston, Edinburgh covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

210 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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Popular destinations close by

Easthouses → Pathhead, Midlothian6 mi · 10 min Easthouses → Old Pentland9 mi · 15 min Easthouses → Rosewell6 mi · 15 min Easthouses → Straiton, Midlothian7 mi · 15 min Easthouses → Grange Park, Edinburgh9 mi · 25 min Easthouses → Huntlywood31 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses?: The distance between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Easthouses is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses?: The drive from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses?: The fastest route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Easthouses from Merchiston, Edinburgh?: Easthouses lies roughly to the south-east of Merchiston, Edinburgh.
Are there charging stations between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Easthouses?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Easthouses, 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: 211.

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