How far is it from Achavanich to Thurso?

The distance between Achavanich and Thurso is 18 mi by road.

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

The drive from Achavanich to Thurso takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Achavanich to Thurso?

The fastest route from Achavanich to Thurso covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Thurso from Achavanich?

Thurso lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.

Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Thurso follow?

The drive from Achavanich to Thurso mainly follows A9.

Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Thurso?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Thurso, including Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW); Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Achavanich Thurso

Distance: 18 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Achavanich to Thurso takes about 25 min via A9. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 18 mi

1 Depart 12 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Sir John's Square 16 yd
4 Continue right onto Sir John's Square 63 yd
5 Turn left onto Princes Street 174 yd
6 Turn right onto Robertson's Lane 63 yd
7 Turn left onto Barrock Street 37 yd
8 Arrive right onto Barrock Street

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The return trip from Thurso to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Highland Council Village Road, LybsterHighland Council Village Road, Lybster, Scotland, KW13 1UL51 kW
Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW
Granville Street, CaithnessGranville Street , Caithness , Scotland , KW14 7JN7 kW
Millbank RD, ThursoMillbank RD, Thurso, KW14 8PS7 kW

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Thurso → Sibster, Highland 27 mi · 10 min Thurso → Kinbrace37 mi · 1 h Thurso → Achscrabster5 mi · 15 min Thurso → Crosskirk6 mi · 15 min Thurso → Halkirk8 mi · 15 min Thurso → Winless18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Achavanich to Thurso?: The distance between Achavanich and Thurso is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Thurso?: The drive from Achavanich to Thurso takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Achavanich to Thurso?: The fastest route from Achavanich to Thurso covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Thurso from Achavanich?: Thurso lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.
Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Thurso follow?: The drive from Achavanich to Thurso mainly follows A9.
Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Thurso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Thurso, including Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW); Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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