How far is it from Saughton to South Leith?

The distance between Saughton and South Leith is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Saughton to South Leith?

The drive from Saughton to South Leith takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Saughton to South Leith?

The fastest route from Saughton to South Leith covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is South Leith from Saughton?

South Leith lies roughly to the north-east of Saughton.

Are there charging stations between Saughton and South Leith?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Saughton to South Leith, 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: 213.

Saughton South Leith

Distance: 7 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Saughton to South Leith takes about 25 min via Ferry Road. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Stenhouse Avenue West 2 yd
2 Turn left onto Stenhouse Drive 1 mi
3 Enter rotary left onto Stevenson Drive 41 yd
4 Exit rotary left onto Stevenson Drive 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Balgreen Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Saughtonhall Drive 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Ellersly Road 144 yd
8 Continue right onto Ellersly Road 1 mi
9 At end of road, turn left onto Murrayfield Road 97 yd
10 Turn right onto Campbell Avenue 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Lennel Avenue 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Ravelston Dykes 106 yd
13 Turn left onto Craigleith Crescent 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn right onto Queensferry Road 135 yd
15 Turn left onto South Groathill Avenue 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Telford Road 1 mi
17 Enter rotary left onto Ferry Road 53 yd
18 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ferry Road 3 mi
19 Turn left onto North Fort Street 162 yd
20 Turn right onto Portland Street 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn right onto Lindsay Road 65 yd
22 Continue straight onto Commercial Street 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Shore 64 yd
24 Arrive onto Shore

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The return trip from South Leith to Saughton covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

212 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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South Leith → Bughtlin8 mi · 25 min South Leith → South Parks33 mi · 55 min South Leith → Newton Village6 mi · 15 min South Leith → Eskbank10 mi · 20 min South Leith → Cuthill, East Lothian10 mi · 25 min South Leith → Preston, East Lothian 213 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Saughton to South Leith?: The distance between Saughton and South Leith is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Saughton to South Leith?: The drive from Saughton to South Leith takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Saughton to South Leith?: The fastest route from Saughton to South Leith covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is South Leith from Saughton?: South Leith lies roughly to the north-east of Saughton.
Are there charging stations between Saughton and South Leith?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Saughton to South Leith, 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: 213.

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