How far is it from Achalone to Burwick?

The distance between Achalone and Burwick is 49 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Achalone to Burwick?

The drive from Achalone to Burwick takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Achalone to Burwick?

The fastest route from Achalone to Burwick covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Burwick from Achalone?

Burwick lies roughly to the north-east of Achalone.

Which roads does the route from Achalone to Burwick follow?

The drive from Achalone to Burwick mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Achalone and Burwick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achalone to Burwick, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Achalone Burwick

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Achalone to Burwick takes about 1 h 50 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sibster, Highland 2, Dixonfield, Killimster, Freswick, Burwick. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 49 mi

1 Depart 161 yd
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
4 Continue right onto Castletown Road 1 mi
5 Continue slightly right onto Castletown Road 5 mi
6 Turn straight onto Main Street 11 mi
7 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
8 Turn right 152 yd

9 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
10 Continue straight 43 yd
11 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
13 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
14 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
15 Turn right 6 mi
16 Continue slightly left 2 mi
17 Arrive right

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The return trip from Burwick to Achalone covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

13 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Burwick → Quindry8 mi · 15 min Burwick → Westhill, Orkney Islands11 mi · 20 min Burwick → Clayock48 mi · 1 h 45 min Burwick → Eastside, Orkney Islands7 mi · 10 min Burwick → Brough, Orkney Islands33 mi · 50 min Burwick → Veness38 mi · 5 h 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Achalone to Burwick?: The distance between Achalone and Burwick is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achalone to Burwick?: The drive from Achalone to Burwick takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Achalone to Burwick?: The fastest route from Achalone to Burwick covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Burwick from Achalone?: Burwick lies roughly to the north-east of Achalone.
Which roads does the route from Achalone to Burwick follow?: The drive from Achalone to Burwick mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Achalone and Burwick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achalone to Burwick, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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