How far is it from The Braids to Silverknowes?

The distance between The Braids and Silverknowes is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from The Braids to Silverknowes?

The drive from The Braids to Silverknowes takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from The Braids to Silverknowes?

The fastest route from The Braids to Silverknowes covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Silverknowes from The Braids?

Silverknowes lies roughly to the north-west of The Braids.

Are there charging stations between The Braids and Silverknowes?

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Braids to Silverknowes, 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: 203.

The Braids Silverknowes

Distance: 7 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from The Braids to Silverknowes takes about 25 min via A90. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Braid Hills Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Braid Road 9 yd
3 Turn right onto Braid Hills Road 149 yd
4 At end of road, turn right onto Comiston Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Morningside Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Bruntsfield Place 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Viewforth 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Dundee Street 166 yd
9 Continue straight onto Fountainbridge 146 yd
10 Turn left onto Grove Street 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Morrison Street 80 yd
12 Turn right onto Torphichen Place 101 yd
13 Turn left onto Torphichen Street 67 yd

14 Continue slightly right onto Palmerston Place 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Douglas Gardens 152 yd
16 Continue slightly left onto Belford Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Queensferry Terrace 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout left onto Queensferry Road 7 yd
19 Exit roundabout straight onto Queensferry Road 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Hillhouse Road 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Quality Street 1 mi
22 Continue slightly left onto Cramond Road South 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Silverknowes Avenue 1 mi
24 At end of road, turn right onto Silverknowes Hill 171 yd
25 Arrive onto Silverknowes Hill 1 yd

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The return trip from Silverknowes to The Braids covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

202 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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Silverknowes → Grassmarket4 mi · 15 min Silverknowes → Queen Street, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min Silverknowes → Broughton, Edinburgh4 mi · 15 min Silverknowes → Abbeyhill5 mi · 15 min Silverknowes → Thornville Terrace5 mi · 15 min Silverknowes → Gorgie4 mi · 15 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 The Braids to Silverknowes?: The distance between The Braids and Silverknowes is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Braids to Silverknowes?: The drive from The Braids to Silverknowes takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from The Braids to Silverknowes?: The fastest route from The Braids to Silverknowes covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Silverknowes from The Braids?: Silverknowes lies roughly to the north-west of The Braids.
Are there charging stations between The Braids and Silverknowes?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Braids to Silverknowes, 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: 203.

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