Edinburgh to Hemel Hempstead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.8 miles 500.2 km · straight line
380.4 miles actual route 612.2 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
£58 - £71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Hemel Hempstead?

The distance from Edinburgh to Hemel Hempstead is 310.8 miles (500.2 km) as the crow flies. Hemel Hempstead is located SSE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.4 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and Hemel Hempstead. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edinburgh to Hemel Hempstead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min £58 - £71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Hemel Hempstead

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Hemel Hempstead
51.75°N, 0.45°W
Europe/London
138m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM