How far is it from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar?

The distance between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Port Edgar is 11 mi by road.

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

The drive from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar?

The fastest route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Port Edgar from Merchiston, Edinburgh?

Port Edgar lies roughly to the north-west of Merchiston, Edinburgh.

Are there charging stations between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Port Edgar?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 227.

Merchiston, Edinburgh Port Edgar

Distance: 11 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar takes about 30 min via A90. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 11 mi

1 Depart onto Gillsland Road 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Polwarth Terrace 136 yd
3 Continue straight onto Polwarth Grove 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Polwarth Place 77 yd
5 Continue straight onto Temple Park Crescent 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Polwarth Crescent 38 yd
7 Continue straight onto Yeaman Place 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto Dundee Street 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Henderson Terrace 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Murieston Road 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Murieston Crescent 85 yd
12 Turn slightly right onto Russell Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Roseburn Terrace 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Murrayfield Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Succoth Avenue 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto Ravelston Dykes 174 yd
17 Turn right onto Craigleith Crescent 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn left onto Queensferry Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Hillhouse Road 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Queensferry Road 4 mi
21 Turn slightly left 1 mi
22 Continue straight 2 mi
23 Turn sharp left onto Bankhead Road 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Station Road 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn right onto The Loan 1 mi
26 Continue slightly left onto Hopetoun Road 167 yd
27 Turn right onto Shore Road 1 mi
28 Turn right 24 yd
29 Arrive

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The return trip from Port Edgar to Merchiston, Edinburgh covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

226 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
Fife Leisure Park, DunfermlineFife Leisure Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX180 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

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Port Edgar → East Pilton9 mi · 25 min Port Edgar → New Town, Edinburgh10 mi · 30 min Port Edgar → Easter Howgate20 mi · 30 min Port Edgar → Deanburn22 mi · 35 min Port Edgar → Broxburn, West Lothian7 mi · 20 min Port Edgar → Baldridgeburn10 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar?: The distance between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Port Edgar is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar?: The drive from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar?: The fastest route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Port Edgar from Merchiston, Edinburgh?: Port Edgar lies roughly to the north-west of Merchiston, Edinburgh.
Are there charging stations between Merchiston, Edinburgh and Port Edgar?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Merchiston, Edinburgh to Port Edgar, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 227.

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