How far is it from Achavanich to Grimness?

The distance between Achavanich and Grimness is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Grimness?

The drive from Achavanich to Grimness takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Achavanich to Grimness?

The fastest route from Achavanich to Grimness covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Grimness from Achavanich?

Grimness lies roughly to the north-east of Achavanich.

Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Grimness follow?

The drive from Achavanich to Grimness mainly follows A9, A836.

Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Grimness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Grimness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 14.

Achavanich Grimness

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Achavanich to Grimness takes about 1 h 50 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Achalone, Thurso East, Murkle, Mireland, Burwick. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 55 mi

1 Depart 12 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
3 Continue right onto Castletown Road 1 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto Castletown Road 5 mi
5 Turn straight onto Main Street 11 mi
6 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
7 Turn right 152 yd
8 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi

9 Continue straight 43 yd
10 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
12 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
13 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
14 Turn left 2 mi
15 Turn right onto Grimness Road 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Grimness Road

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The return trip from Grimness to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

14 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Highland Council Village Road, LybsterHighland Council Village Road, Lybster, Scotland, KW13 1UL51 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

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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Grimness → Ham, Highland29 mi · 1 h 20 min Grimness → Laminess37 mi · 6 h 45 min Grimness → Smerlie56 mi · 2 h Grimness → Kirkwall14 mi · 20 min Grimness → Yinstay16 mi · 30 min Grimness → Brabstermire25 mi · 1 h 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 August 2026.

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How far is it from Achavanich to Grimness?: The distance between Achavanich and Grimness is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Grimness?: The drive from Achavanich to Grimness takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Achavanich to Grimness?: The fastest route from Achavanich to Grimness covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Grimness from Achavanich?: Grimness lies roughly to the north-east of Achavanich.
Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Grimness follow?: The drive from Achavanich to Grimness mainly follows A9, A836.
Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Grimness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Grimness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 14.

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