Dundee → Edinburgh route in a license-free car or 50cc scooter: 102 km at 45 km/h, no motorway

Dundee → Edinburgh in a license-free car: a distance of 102 km, about 2h 28min at 45 km/h, on suitable roads (secondary and main roads away from expressways), with no motorway. TacTac filters out roads banned for light quadricycles and works out a realistic travel time, unlike Waze or Google Maps. A regular car would take about 1h 6min via the motorway, a lot less, but a license-free car is not allowed to use it.

102 km
Distance
2h 28min
Time at 45 km/h
0 km
Motorway
≈ 2
Charging stops
1h 6min
By car
Distance
102 km
estimated distance
Estimated time
2h 28min
in a license-free car
Top speed
45 km/h
legal speed for a license-free car
Motorway
0 km
100% roads open to light quadricycles
Recommended charges
≈ 2
stops (electric car, ~100 km)
Suggested trip
1 day
at ~7 h of driving per day

Dundee → Edinburgh route in a license-free car, no motorway

Dundee → Edinburgh · 102 km · 2h 28min à 45 km/h Tracé VSP réel, sans autoroute
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Dundee → Edinburgh trip in a license-free car

The trip between Dundee (Scotland) and Edinburgh (Scotland) is about 102 km. In a license-free car, as on a 50cc scooter or moped, on suitable roads (secondary and main roads away from expressways), allow roughly 2h 28min of travel at 45 km/h.

This trip links the Dundee City area (DND) to the City of Edinburgh area (EDH). The roads between these two towns mostly follow secondary and main roads, well suited to driving a license-free car. Expressways and motorways, which are off-limits to license-free cars, are automatically left out of the route.

Dundee has a Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which makes electric license-free cars even more useful for driving around without restrictions.

Edinburgh has a Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which makes electric license-free cars even more useful for driving around without restrictions.

Heads up: standard GPS apps like Waze or Google Maps are not suited to license-free cars. They can send you onto expressways, motorways or ring roads that are banned for light quadricycles, putting your safety at risk. A dedicated GPS like TacTac filters out these roads automatically and only offers routes that match your vehicle.

Why use TacTac for this trip?

  • 1
    Route filtered for license-free cars TacTac automatically leaves out motorways, expressways and ring roads banned for license-free cars. You only drive on roads that are allowed between Dundee and Edinburgh.
  • 2
    Realistic ETA at 45 km/h No more unrealistic travel times. TacTac works out your arrival time from the real top speed of your license-free car, not that of a regular car.
  • 3
    Tailored voice guidance Clear, well-timed voice instructions for your Dundee → Edinburgh trip. Every turn is announced at the right moment for your 45 km/h speed.

Frequently asked questions: Dundee → Edinburgh

How long does Dundee to Edinburgh take in a license-free car?

The Dundee → Edinburgh trip takes about 2h 28min in a license-free car, based on an average speed of 40 km/h. Plan for 102 km of distance on roads suited to light quadricycles.

Can you do Dundee to Edinburgh in a license-free car without a motorway?

Yes, the trip between Dundee and Edinburgh is fully doable without any motorway. TacTac builds a route that automatically leaves out motorways, expressways and ring roads banned for light quadricycles.

How far is it from Dundee to Edinburgh in a license-free car?

The distance from Dundee to Edinburgh in a license-free car is about 102 km, using only roads open to license-free cars (secondary and main roads away from expressways).

Why are Waze and Google Maps a poor fit for Dundee to Edinburgh in a license-free car?

Waze and Google Maps do not account for the 45 km/h limit of license-free cars and can send you onto banned expressways. They also give unrealistic travel times based on 90 to 130 km/h. TacTac filters the roads and works out a realistic ETA at 45 km/h.

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