How far is it from Achavanich to Widewall?

The distance between Achavanich and Widewall is 54 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Achavanich to Widewall?

The fastest route from Achavanich to Widewall covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Widewall from Achavanich?

Widewall lies roughly to the north-east of Achavanich.

Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Widewall follow?

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

Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Widewall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Widewall, 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 Widewall

Distance: 54 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Achavanich to Widewall takes about 1 h 50 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 54 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Achalone, Sibster, Highland 2, Murkle, Mireland, West Canisbay. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 54 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 right 1 mi
15 Turn right 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Oback Road 5 yd
17 Arrive onto Oback Road

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The return trip from Widewall to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 54 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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Widewall → Stenness27 mi · 45 min Widewall → West Canisbay23 mi · 1 h 10 min Widewall → Hillside, Orkney Islands7 mi · 15 min Widewall → Steinflett18 mi · 30 min Widewall → Crookness30 mi · 50 min Widewall → Myrelandhorn33 mi · 1 h 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 August 2026.

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How far is it from Achavanich to Widewall?: The distance between Achavanich and Widewall is 54 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Widewall?: The drive from Achavanich to Widewall takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Achavanich to Widewall?: The fastest route from Achavanich to Widewall covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Widewall from Achavanich?: Widewall lies roughly to the north-east of Achavanich.
Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Widewall follow?: The drive from Achavanich to Widewall mainly follows A9, A836.
Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Widewall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Widewall, 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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