How far is it from Assater to Hoswick?

The distance between Assater and Hoswick is 44 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Assater to Hoswick?

The fastest route from Assater to Hoswick covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Hoswick from Assater?

Hoswick lies roughly to the south of Assater.

Which roads does the route from Assater to Hoswick follow?

The drive from Assater to Hoswick mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Assater and Hoswick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Assater to Hoswick, 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 Hoswick

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Assater to Hoswick takes about 1 h 15 min via A970. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Clousta, Gonfirth, Wadbister, Easter Quarff. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 44 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 10 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Brakefield Road 1 mi
10 Turn right 1 mi
11 Arrive right

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The return trip from Hoswick to Assater covers roughly the same distance, 44 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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Hoswick → Billister29 mi · 55 min Hoswick → Noonsbrough33 mi · 1 h Hoswick → Hultness32 mi · 50 min Hoswick → West Yell44 mi · 2 h Hoswick → Mid Yell53 mi · 2 h 15 min Hoswick → North Sandwick60 mi · 2 h 25 min

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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 Hoswick?: The distance between Assater and Hoswick is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Assater to Hoswick?: The drive from Assater to Hoswick takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Assater to Hoswick?: The fastest route from Assater to Hoswick covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Hoswick from Assater?: Hoswick lies roughly to the south of Assater.
Which roads does the route from Assater to Hoswick follow?: The drive from Assater to Hoswick mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Assater and Hoswick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Assater to Hoswick, 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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