How far is it from Assater to Bigton?

The distance between Assater and Bigton is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Assater to Bigton?

The drive from Assater to Bigton takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Assater to Bigton?

The fastest route from Assater to Bigton covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Bigton from Assater?

Bigton lies roughly to the south of Assater.

Which roads does the route from Assater to Bigton follow?

The drive from Assater to Bigton mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Assater and Bigton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Assater to Bigton, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

Assater Bigton

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Assater to Bigton takes about 1 h 15 min via A970. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Clousta, Gonfirth, Wadbister, Easter Quarff. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 48 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn sharp right 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 29 mi
4 Turn right 2 mi
5 Turn left 2 mi
6 At end of road, turn right 13 mi
7 Turn right 2 mi
8 Turn right 1 mi

9 Continue straight 1 mi
10 Turn left 71 yd
11 Arrive right

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The return trip from Bigton to Assater covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

22 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, YellUlsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell, ZE2 9BD50 kW
14 Commercial Road, Shetland14 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE2 9NA22 kW
Albert Building, LerwickAlbert Building, Lerwick, ZE1 0LL22 kW
Bixter Car Park, BixterBixter Car Park, Bixter, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9NN22 kW

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Bigton → Cott, Shetland Islands29 mi · 50 min Bigton → North Roe53 mi · 1 h 20 min Bigton → Ham, Shetland Islands43 mi · 1 h 20 min Bigton → Swinister5 mi · 15 min Bigton → Collafirth36 mi · 1 h 5 min Bigton → Garderhouse37 mi · 1 h

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

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How far is it from Assater to Bigton?: The distance between Assater and Bigton is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Assater to Bigton?: The drive from Assater to Bigton takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Assater to Bigton?: The fastest route from Assater to Bigton covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Bigton from Assater?: Bigton lies roughly to the south of Assater.
Which roads does the route from Assater to Bigton follow?: The drive from Assater to Bigton mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Assater and Bigton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Assater to Bigton, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

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