How far is it from Arnish to Back?

The distance between Arnish and Back is 112 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Arnish to Back?

The drive from Arnish to Back takes approximately 4 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Arnish to Back?

The fastest route from Arnish to Back covers 112 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 5 min.

Which direction is Back from Arnish?

Back lies roughly to the north of Arnish.

Which roads does the route from Arnish to Back follow?

The drive from Arnish to Back mainly follows A87, A859. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on A859.

Are there charging stations between Arnish and Back?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Arnish to Back, including Bayview Car Park, Portree (50 kW); Lime Park, Broadford (50 kW); Lisigarry Court, Portree (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

Arnish Back

Distance: 112 miDuration: 4 h 5 min

Driving from Arnish to Back takes about 4 h 5 min via A859. The distance is 112 mi. The straight-line distance is 59 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gedintailor, Keistle, Urgha, Aird a Mhulaidh, Branahuie. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 112 mi

1 Depart onto Calum's Road 5 mi
2 Continue straight 3 mi
3 Turn right 3 mi
4 Turn right onto Pier Road 1 mi
5 Turn left 97 yd
6 Continue straight 4 mi
7 Continue slightly left onto Rassay Ferry Slip 122 yd
8 At end of road, turn right 13 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 43 yd
10 Merge slightly right onto Dunvegan Road 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left onto Dunvegan Road 26 yd
12 Exit roundabout left onto Dunvegan Road 16 mi
13 Continue straight onto King Edward Pier 1 mi

14 Turn straight onto Uig - Tarbert 28 mi
15 Continue straight 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left 17 yd
17 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn left 38 yd
19 Turn right 36 mi
20 At roundabout, take exit left onto Rathad MhicAmhlaidh 2 mi
21 Turn right 6 mi
22 Turn left onto Cnoc an t-Solais 1 mi
23 Turn right 1 mi
24 Arrive left

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The return trip from Back to Arnish covers roughly the same distance, 112 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

20 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 mi

Bayview Car Park, PortreeBayview Car Park, Portree, IV51 9EW50 kW
Lime Park, BroadfordLime Park, Broadford, Highland, IV49 9AE50 kW
Lisigarry Court, PortreeLisigarry Court, Portree, IV51 9EW50 kW
Pier Road, Isle of HarrisPier Road, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DG50 kW
Sandwick Road, StornowaySandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Uig Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Ionad Aiseig' an Tairbeart
Ferry Terminals
Cidhe-aiseig Steòrnabhaigh
Ferry Terminals

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Back → Uigen39 mi · 1 h 5 min Back → Bunavoneader39 mi · 1 h Back → Lacasaidh19 mi · 35 min Back → North Galson25 mi · 45 min Back → South Dell28 mi · 45 min Back → Aird Uig43 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 August 2026.

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How far is it from Arnish to Back?: The distance between Arnish and Back is 112 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Arnish to Back?: The drive from Arnish to Back takes approximately 4 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Arnish to Back?: The fastest route from Arnish to Back covers 112 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 5 min.
Which direction is Back from Arnish?: Back lies roughly to the north of Arnish.
Which roads does the route from Arnish to Back follow?: The drive from Arnish to Back mainly follows A87, A859. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on A859.
Are there charging stations between Arnish and Back?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Arnish to Back, including Bayview Car Park, Portree (50 kW); Lime Park, Broadford (50 kW); Lisigarry Court, Portree (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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