How far is it from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh?

The distance between Penicuik and Old Town, Edinburgh is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh?

The drive from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh?

The fastest route from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Old Town, Edinburgh from Penicuik?

Old Town, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north of Penicuik.

Are there charging stations between Penicuik and Old Town, Edinburgh?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Penicuik to Old Town, 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: 194.

Penicuik Old Town, Edinburgh

Distance: 11 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh takes about 30 min via A702. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 11 mi

1 Depart right onto Carlops Road 164 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto John Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Edinburgh Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto East Queensway 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rullion Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Silurian Road 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto Mauricewood Road 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left 97 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight 4 mi
11 Enter roundabout left onto Biggar Road 10 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Biggar Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Biggar Road 35 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Biggar Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Buckstone Terrace 1 mi
16 Turn straight onto Comiston Road 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Morningside Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Bruntsfield Place 1 mi
19 Continue slightly left onto Leven Street 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Home Street 1 mi
21 Keep slightly right onto Home Street 19 yd
22 Turn slightly right onto Lauriston Place 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Forrest Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto George IV Bridge 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Bank Street 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Mound Place 1 mi
27 Arrive left onto Ramsay Lane

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The return trip from Old Town, Edinburgh to Penicuik covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

191 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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Old Town, Edinburgh → Blackhall, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min Old Town, Edinburgh → Moredun5 mi · 15 min Old Town, Edinburgh → Dalkeith8 mi · 20 min Old Town, Edinburgh → The Byres10 mi · 25 min Old Town, Edinburgh → Cardenden26 mi · 45 min Old Town, Edinburgh → Niddrie4 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh?: The distance between Penicuik and Old Town, Edinburgh is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh?: The drive from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh?: The fastest route from Penicuik to Old Town, Edinburgh covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Old Town, Edinburgh from Penicuik?: Old Town, Edinburgh lies roughly to the north of Penicuik.
Are there charging stations between Penicuik and Old Town, Edinburgh?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Penicuik to Old Town, 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: 194.

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