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Aberdeen, ABE to Edinburgh, EDH – Truck Route Overview

Step-by-step driving route from Aberdeen, ABE to Edinburgh, EDH.

Driving Distance
186 km116 miles
Estimated Drive Time
3 hrs 14 min
Straight-line
149 km92 miles

Route Stats Summary

Reference values are modeled during page build. Use the live planner for current turn-by-turn timing.

Trip profile
Medium distance drive
Estimated fuel used
59.5 L15.6 gal
Estimated EV usage
241.7 kWh
Suggested breaks
Plan 1 short break

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Driving Time

Travel Duration and Local Time

Reference pages show modeled timing. The clocks below update in the browser using the stored city timezones.

Origin local time
5:18:47 PM
Europe/London
Destination local time
5:18:47 PM
Europe/London
If leaving now: continuous estimate
3 hr 14 min
Estimated arrival in BST
Apr 24, 2026, 8:32 PM BST
If leaving now: recommended travel duration
3 hr 29 min with short breaks
Estimated arrival in BST
Apr 24, 2026, 8:47 PM BST

Reverse Route

Edinburgh, EDH to Aberdeen, ABE

Use the return-direction page when you want the same reference data for the trip back.

Distance: 186 km116 mi
Drive time: 3 hr 14 min

Trip Energy and Cost

Usage is estimated from the modeled route distance. Cost is calculated only when you enter your own price.

Truck Fuel Consumption and Cost

This baseline uses a truck-oriented average. Enter your own fleet or vehicle consumption if you want a more accurate trip-cost estimate.
Estimated fuel used: 59.5 L15.6 gal
Trip fuel cost: Enter a price

Electric Truck Consumption and Charging

Estimated energy used: 241.7 kWh
Trip charging cost: Enter a price
  • Check commercial charging availability before departure because payload, speed, terrain, and weather can materially change electric truck range.
  • Likely manageable without a full mid-trip charging stop in mild conditions.
  • No local charger POI dataset is attached to this corridor yet, so use the live planner to check exact charging stops.

Distance Details

Straight-line distance 149 km 92 miles
Driving distance (est.) 186 km 116 miles

Route Introduction

This Aberdeen, ABE to Edinburgh, EDH page is a reference overview with modeled distance, modeled drive time, and route-specific links. Use the live planner when you need an actual navigable route.

Route Context

  • The modeled road trip is about 37 km longer than the direct distance, which is common when roads cannot follow a straight path.

Travel Factors

Reference road distance 186 km116 mi
Modeled from the stored city pair and the site distance estimator.
Reference drive time 3 hrs 14 min
This is a continuous driving estimate based on the modeled route length, not a rest-inclusive trip plan.
Modeled planning speed 62 km/h39 mph
Used only to model the reference travel time. It does not reflect live traffic or road conditions.
Urban-delay exposure Moderate
Based on the population scale around Aberdeen, ABE and Edinburgh, EDH, which can make departure and arrival less predictable than the middle portion of the drive.

Practical Travel Tips

  • A short stop can make this kind of mid-length drive more comfortable.
  • Use the live planner when departure time, closures, incidents, or exact turn-by-turn steps matter.

Cities and Places Along the Route Corridor

Rest Stop Recommendations

Plan 1 short break About every 2 hours of driving time

  • Suggested break Take one short break near Dundee, DND if the live route still follows this corridor.

Cities Along the Route

Major city near the middle portion of the corridor.

Places along or near this route corridor appear only when a local OSM-derived corridor dataset is available.

FAQ

How far is Aberdeen, ABE from Edinburgh, EDH by road?

The page models the road trip at about 186 km (116 miles). That is a reference estimate, not a live turn-by-turn route result.

What is the straight-line distance between Aberdeen, ABE and Edinburgh, EDH?

The direct geographic gap is about 149 km. It is useful as a comparison point, but it is not the same as a drivable route.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen, ABE to Edinburgh, EDH?

The reference driving time on this page is 3 hrs 14 min. It is modeled from distance and endpoint assumptions, so use the live planner for current conditions.

Is this a live navigation route?

No. This page is a reference view built from modeled route data. Use the live planner for current turn-by-turn navigation.

How much fuel or electricity could the Aberdeen, ABE to Edinburgh, EDH trip use?

The page estimates usage only. Enter your own fuel or electricity price if you want a trip-cost estimate.

Why can the driving distance differ from the direct distance?

Roads rarely follow the shortest possible line, so a drivable trip is often meaningfully longer than the direct geographic gap.

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Driving Guides

Driving from Aberdeen, ABE to Edinburgh, EDH

The drive from Aberdeen, ABE to Edinburgh, EDH covers approximately 186 km116 miles and typically takes 3 hrs 14 min under normal conditions.

Route Overview

  • Distance: 186 km116 miles
  • Estimated travel time: 3 hrs 14 min

Driving Conditions

This route primarily follows major roads and highways. Traffic conditions may vary depending on time of day, especially near urban areas.

Travel Tips

  • Allow extra time during peak traffic hours
  • Check local traffic conditions before departure