How far is it from West Craigs to Balerno?

The distance between West Craigs and Balerno is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from West Craigs to Balerno?

The drive from West Craigs to Balerno takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from West Craigs to Balerno?

The fastest route from West Craigs to Balerno covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Balerno from West Craigs?

Balerno lies roughly to the south of West Craigs.

Are there charging stations between West Craigs and Balerno?

Yes. You can charge along the route from West Craigs to Balerno, 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: 178.

West Craigs Balerno

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from West Craigs to Balerno takes about 15 min via A720. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto West Craigs Crescent 2 yd
2 Turn left onto Turnhouse Road 146 yd
3 At end of road, turn right onto Maybury Road 56 yd
4 Turn straight onto Glasgow Road 1 mi
5 Turn slightly left 90 yd
6 Keep slightly right 144 yd
7 Enter rotary left onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 89 yd
8 Exit rotary left onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 1 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Keep slightly right 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left onto Calder Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Calder Road 97 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Calder Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Curriehill Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Warriston Farm Road 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Long Dalmahoy Road 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Ravelrig Road 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Lanark Road West 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Bridge Road 1 mi
21 At roundabout, take exit left onto Main Street 85 yd
22 Arrive onto Main Street

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The return trip from Balerno to West Craigs covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

177 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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Balerno → Carrick Knowe7 mi · 20 min Balerno → Uphall, West Lothian13 mi · 25 min Balerno → Burnwynd4 mi · 10 min Balerno → Sighthill6 mi · 15 min Balerno → Hailes, Edinburgh4 mi · 10 min Balerno → Kingsknowe5 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from West Craigs to Balerno?: The distance between West Craigs and Balerno is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from West Craigs to Balerno?: The drive from West Craigs to Balerno takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from West Craigs to Balerno?: The fastest route from West Craigs to Balerno covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Balerno from West Craigs?: Balerno lies roughly to the south of West Craigs.
Are there charging stations between West Craigs and Balerno?: Yes. You can charge along the route from West Craigs to Balerno, 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: 178.

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