Driving from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh
Edinburgh lies 197 km (122 mi) north-west of Middlesbrough, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h without stops, over roughly 240 km (149 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Middlesbrough | Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 142,707 | 514,990 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | TS1–TS4 | EH1–EH9 |
Where to book car hire from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh
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Staying in Edinburgh
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 816 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (370), and 46 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 858,596 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edinburgh from Middlesbrough?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Middlesbrough; by road roughly 240 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Middlesbrough to Edinburgh by car?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Middlesbrough and Edinburgh?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Edinburgh?
Our booking partner lists 2,102+ places to stay in Edinburgh, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.