Edinburgh to Leatherhead: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.3 miles 550.8 km · straight line
422.7 miles actual route 680.3 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
£64 - £79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Leatherhead?

The distance from Edinburgh to Leatherhead is 342.3 miles (550.8 km) as the crow flies. Leatherhead is located SSE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.7 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. 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 Leatherhead. 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 Leatherhead

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min £64 - £79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $51–$148* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Leatherhead
51.30°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
41m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM