How far is it from Poltonhall to Whitecraig?

The distance between Poltonhall and Whitecraig is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Poltonhall to Whitecraig?

The drive from Poltonhall to Whitecraig takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Poltonhall to Whitecraig?

The fastest route from Poltonhall to Whitecraig covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Whitecraig from Poltonhall?

Whitecraig lies roughly to the north-east of Poltonhall.

Are there charging stations between Poltonhall and Whitecraig?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Poltonhall to Whitecraig, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW); 382 Calder Road, Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 190.

Poltonhall Whitecraig

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Poltonhall to Whitecraig takes about 15 min via A720. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Polton Road West 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Polton Drive 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Polton Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Elm Row 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Melville Dykes Road 1 mi
6 Enter rotary straight 8 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
8 Enter rotary left 54 yd
9 Exit rotary left 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 148 yd
11 Exit rotary straight onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 2 mi
12 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dalkeith Bypass 85 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Dalkeith Bypass 94 yd
15 Enter roundabout straight onto Dalkeith Bypass 42 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Dalkeith Bypass 1 mi
17 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
18 Turn straight 162 yd
19 Enter roundabout left onto Salters Road 78 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Salters Road 1 mi
21 Turn left onto Cowpits Road 13 yd
22 Arrive left onto Cowpits Road

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The return trip from Whitecraig to Poltonhall covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

190 chargers

Melville Nurseries A772, LasswadeMelville Nurseries A772, Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AZ350 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
Haddington Road, WallyfordHaddington Road, Wallyford, East Lothian, EH21 8BU150 kW
1 Craw Yard Place, Edinburgh1 Craw Yard Place, Edinburgh, EH12 9LZ75 kW

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Whitecraig → Elphinstone4 mi · 10 min Whitecraig → Craigmillar7 mi · 15 min Whitecraig → Dewartown5 mi · 10 min Whitecraig → Kaimes8 mi · 15 min Whitecraig → Kirkcaldy42 mi · 55 min Whitecraig → Restalrig8 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 Poltonhall to Whitecraig?: The distance between Poltonhall and Whitecraig is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Poltonhall to Whitecraig?: The drive from Poltonhall to Whitecraig takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Poltonhall to Whitecraig?: The fastest route from Poltonhall to Whitecraig covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Whitecraig from Poltonhall?: Whitecraig lies roughly to the north-east of Poltonhall.
Are there charging stations between Poltonhall and Whitecraig?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Poltonhall to Whitecraig, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW); 382 Calder Road, Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 190.

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