How far is it from Ardersier to Merkinch?

The distance between Ardersier and Merkinch is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ardersier to Merkinch?

The drive from Ardersier to Merkinch takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Ardersier to Merkinch?

The fastest route from Ardersier to Merkinch covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Merkinch from Ardersier?

Merkinch lies roughly to the south-west of Ardersier.

Are there charging stations between Ardersier and Merkinch?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ardersier to Merkinch, including Howdens Garden Centre, Inverness (360 kW); Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Inverness (150 kW); Three Witches, Ivanhoe Ave (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Ardersier Merkinch

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Ardersier to Merkinch takes about 20 min via B9039. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 12 mi

1 Depart left onto Stuart Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Old Military Road 5 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left 105 yd
5 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left 72 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
8 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
9 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 133 yd
11 Merge slightly right 1 mi
12 Enter rotary left onto Longman Road 47 yd
13 Exit rotary straight onto Longman Road 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout left 22 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
16 Enter rotary left onto Waterloo Place 69 yd
17 Exit rotary left onto Waterloo Place 107 yd
18 Continue straight onto Waterloo Bridge 123 yd
19 Continue straight onto Grant Street 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Lochalsh Court 124 yd
21 Arrive onto Lochalsh Court

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The return trip from Merkinch to Ardersier covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

30 chargers

Howdens Garden Centre, InvernessHowdens Garden Centre, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 7PA360 kW
Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, InvernessOld Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1NQ150 kW
Three Witches, Ivanhoe AveThree Witches, Ivanhoe Ave, Inverness, IV2 6ET75 kW
14A Ardross Street, Inverness14A Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS50 kW
1a Eastfield Way, Inverness1a Eastfield Way, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 7GD50 kW

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Merkinch → Kirkton, Highland 47 mi · 15 min Merkinch → Easter Urray16 mi · 25 min Merkinch → Daviot, Highland8 mi · 15 min Merkinch → Kirkhill, Highland8 mi · 15 min Merkinch → Milton, Highland 410 mi · 15 min Merkinch → Newmore12 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Ardersier to Merkinch?: The distance between Ardersier and Merkinch is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ardersier to Merkinch?: The drive from Ardersier to Merkinch takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Ardersier to Merkinch?: The fastest route from Ardersier to Merkinch covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Merkinch from Ardersier?: Merkinch lies roughly to the south-west of Ardersier.
Are there charging stations between Ardersier and Merkinch?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ardersier to Merkinch, including Howdens Garden Centre, Inverness (360 kW); Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Inverness (150 kW); Three Witches, Ivanhoe Ave (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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