How far is it from Achavar to Grimness?

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

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

The drive from Achavar to Grimness takes approximately 2 h by car.

What is the best route from Achavar to Grimness?

The fastest route from Achavar to Grimness covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Which direction is Grimness from Achavar?

Grimness lies roughly to the north of Achavar.

Which roads does the route from Achavar to Grimness follow?

The drive from Achavar to Grimness mainly follows A99.

Are there charging stations between Achavar and Grimness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavar to Grimness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

Achavar Grimness

Distance: 55 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Achavar to Grimness takes about 2 h via A99. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ulbster, Ackergillshore, Sibster, Highland, Brabstermire, Burwick. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 55 mi

1 Depart 61 yd
2 Continue straight 1 mi
3 Turn left 13 mi
4 Turn slightly left onto Bridge Street 1 mi
5 Continue left onto North Road 3 mi
6 Turn right 14 mi
7 Continue left 4 mi
8 Turn right onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
9 Turn right 152 yd
10 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
11 Continue straight 43 yd
12 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd

14 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
15 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
16 Turn left 2 mi
17 Turn right onto Grimness Road 1 mi
18 Arrive onto Grimness Road

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

17 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Highland Council Village Road, LybsterHighland Council Village Road, Lybster, Scotland, KW13 1UL51 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 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

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

Grimness → Syster34 mi · 1 h 40 min Grimness → Whitehall Village38 mi · 7 h 55 min Grimness → Smerlie56 mi · 2 h Grimness → Newbigging, Orkney Islands5 mi · 10 min Grimness → Alterwall29 mi · 1 h 25 min Grimness → Brims36 mi · 2 h 45 min

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

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How far is it from Achavar to Grimness?: The distance between Achavar and Grimness is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavar to Grimness?: The drive from Achavar to Grimness takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Achavar to Grimness?: The fastest route from Achavar to Grimness covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Grimness from Achavar?: Grimness lies roughly to the north of Achavar.
Which roads does the route from Achavar to Grimness follow?: The drive from Achavar to Grimness mainly follows A99.
Are there charging stations between Achavar and Grimness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavar to Grimness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

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