Racetracks
Knockhill Racing Circuit
Scotland's national motorsport centre, a compact but thrilling circuit with sharp elevation changes near Dunfermline.
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Road trip route · United Kingdom
Edinburgh to Glasgow drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 4 min
- Distance
- 46 mi
- Fuel (est.)
- £8
- Tolls (est.)
- None
The Edinburgh to Glasgow drive
The drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow covers 46 miles (74 km) and takes about 1 hr 4 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around £8 one-way with no significant motorway tolls on the way. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Edinburgh and Glasgow
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Landmarks
The Kelpies
Two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures towering over the canal at Falkirk, a striking modern landmark off the M9.
Landmarks
The Dunmore Pineapple
An outrageous 14m stone pineapple crowns this 1761 walled-garden folly, built for the Earl of Dunmore and rated among Britain's most eccentric buildings. Free to visit, hidden down a lane near Airth.
Photo Spots
Culross
Scotland's most complete 17th-century burgh: ochre-coloured Culross Palace, cobbled wynds and white-harled cottages on the Firth of Forth, preserved by the National Trust. Doubles as Cranesmuir in Outlander.
Edinburgh to Glasgow FAQs
How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
Driving from Edinburgh to Glasgow takes about 1 hr 4 min nonstop, covering 46 miles (74 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly £8 one-way. There are no significant motorway tolls on this route. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 4 min of driving, Edinburgh to Glasgow is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
What are the best stops between Edinburgh and Glasgow?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Knockhill Racing Circuit, The Kelpies, The Dunmore Pineapple: see the full list of 4 stops on this page.
More drives from Edinburgh & Glasgow
Birmingham → EdinburghBirmingham → GlasgowEdinburgh → AberdeenEdinburgh → Fort WilliamEdinburgh → InvernessEdinburgh → NewcastleEdinburgh → YorkGlasgow → Fort WilliamGlasgow → InvernessLeeds → Edinburgh
Planning a bigger trip? Try the free United Kingdom road trip planner, or read the driving in United Kingdom guide.