How far is it from Altens to Portlethen?

The distance between Altens and Portlethen is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Altens to Portlethen?

The drive from Altens to Portlethen takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Altens to Portlethen?

The fastest route from Altens to Portlethen covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Portlethen from Altens?

Portlethen lies roughly to the south-west of Altens.

Are there charging stations between Altens and Portlethen?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Altens to Portlethen, including Venture Way, Westhill (350 kW); MFG Esplanade Service Station, Aberdeen (300 kW); Venture Way, Aberdeen (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 94.

Altens Portlethen

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Altens to Portlethen takes about 10 min via A956. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 5 mi

1 Depart onto Hareness Road 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout left onto Hareness Road 26 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Hareness Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout left onto Wellington Road 5 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Wellington Road 1 mi
6 Enter rotary straight onto Wellington Road 96 yd
7 Exit rotary straight onto Wellington Road 2 mi
8 Take ramp left 1 mi

9 Keep slightly right 1 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left 103 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout left onto Cookston Road 37 yd
14 Exit roundabout straight onto Cookston Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Hillside Road 123 yd
16 Turn right onto Schoolhill Road 1 mi
17 Arrive left onto Schoolhill Road

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The return trip from Portlethen to Altens covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

94 chargers

Venture Way, WesthillVenture Way, Westhill, Alba / Scotland, AB32 6BQ350 kW
MFG Esplanade Service Station, AberdeenMFG Esplanade Service Station, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB11 5RN300 kW
Venture Way, AberdeenVenture Way, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6BQ300 kW
Wellheads Road, AberdeenWellheads Road, Aberdeen, AB21 7HG300 kW
565 North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen565 North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB16 7GD150 kW

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Popular routes from destination

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Portlethen → Kincorth5 mi · 10 min Portlethen → Nether Crimond22 mi · 40 min Portlethen → Nigg, Aberdeen City5 mi · 10 min Portlethen → Skateraw, Aberdeenshire5 mi · 10 min Portlethen → Blairs, Aberdeenshire 25 mi · 10 min Portlethen → West Cults8 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Altens to Portlethen?: The distance between Altens and Portlethen is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Altens to Portlethen?: The drive from Altens to Portlethen takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Altens to Portlethen?: The fastest route from Altens to Portlethen covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Portlethen from Altens?: Portlethen lies roughly to the south-west of Altens.
Are there charging stations between Altens and Portlethen?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Altens to Portlethen, including Venture Way, Westhill (350 kW); MFG Esplanade Service Station, Aberdeen (300 kW); Venture Way, Aberdeen (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 94.

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