Driving Time from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne
Driving from Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is about 119 mi and takes roughly 2 hr 8 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne are about 92 mi (148 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 119 mi (192 km), a drive of about 2 hr 8 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 40 min.
| Straight-line distance | 92 mi / 148 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 119 mi / 192 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 8 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 40 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $15 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 55.465, -2.395 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh to Newcastle upon Tyne is about 92 mi (148 km) in a straight line, and roughly 119 mi (192 km) by road.