How far is it from Assater to Scatness?

The distance between Assater and Scatness is 54 mi by road.

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

The drive from Assater to Scatness takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Assater to Scatness?

The fastest route from Assater to Scatness covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Scatness from Assater?

Scatness lies roughly to the south of Assater.

Which roads does the route from Assater to Scatness follow?

The drive from Assater to Scatness mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Assater and Scatness?

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

Distance: 54 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Assater to Scatness takes about 1 h 25 min via A970. The distance is 54 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gonfirth, Wadbister, Easter Quarff. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 54 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 18 mi
7 Turn straight onto Sumburgh Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ward Hill 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Sumburgh Links Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Old Scatness Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Sanblister Place 132 yd
12 Arrive onto Sanblister Place

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The return trip from Scatness to Assater covers roughly the same distance, 54 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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Scatness → Aith, Shetland Islands 316 mi · 30 min Scatness → Billister39 mi · 1 h 5 min Scatness → Easter Quarff18 mi · 30 min Scatness → Freefield, Shetland Islands24 mi · 40 min Scatness → Boddam, Shetland Islands5 mi · 10 min Scatness → Gord, Shetland Islands15 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Assater to Scatness?: The distance between Assater and Scatness is 54 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Assater to Scatness?: The drive from Assater to Scatness takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Assater to Scatness?: The fastest route from Assater to Scatness covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Scatness from Assater?: Scatness lies roughly to the south of Assater.
Which roads does the route from Assater to Scatness follow?: The drive from Assater to Scatness mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Assater and Scatness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Assater to Scatness, 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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