How far is it from Back to Àird Uig?

The distance between Back and Àird Uig is 43 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Back to Àird Uig?

The drive from Back to Àird Uig takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Back to Àird Uig?

The fastest route from Back to Àird Uig covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Àird Uig from Back?

Àird Uig lies roughly to the west of Back.

Which roads does the route from Back to Àird Uig follow?

The drive from Back to Àird Uig mainly follows B8011.

Are there charging stations between Back and Àird Uig?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Àird Uig, including Sandwick Road, Stornoway (50 kW); Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar (50 kW); 11 Napier Hill, Stornoway (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

Back Àird Uig

Distance: 43 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Back to Àird Uig takes about 1 h 10 min via B8011. The distance is 43 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Vatisker, Ranish, Knock Carloway, Uigen, Uig, Eilean Siar. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 43 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Cnoc an t-Solais 1 mi
3 Turn right 6 mi
4 Turn left 2 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit right onto Perceval Road South 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Rathad a' Ghlinne 7 mi
7 Turn right 8 mi
8 Turn left 19 mi

9 Turn right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Eireastadh 115 yd
11 Continue straight 3 mi
12 Arrive left

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The return trip from Àird Uig to Back covers roughly the same distance, 43 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

9 chargers

Sandwick Road, StornowaySandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW50 kW
Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean SiarStornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BS50 kW
11 Napier Hill, Stornoway11 Napier Hill, Stornoway, HS1 2AF22 kW
43 North Shawbost, Isle of Lewis43 North Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Eileanan Siar, HS2 9BQ22 kW
Nhs Western Isles, Health Board Office, StornowayNhs Western Isles, Health Board Office, Stornoway, HS1 2BN22 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

Cidhe-aiseig Steòrnabhaigh
Ferry Terminals

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Aird Uig → Uig, Eilean Siar4 mi · 10 min Aird Uig → Kneep7 mi · 20 min Aird Uig → Shulishader44 mi · 1 h 10 min Aird Uig → North Tolsta47 mi · 1 h 15 min Aird Uig → Timsgarry4 mi · 10 min Aird Uig → Giosla12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Back to Àird Uig?: The distance between Back and Àird Uig is 43 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Back to Àird Uig?: The drive from Back to Àird Uig takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Back to Àird Uig?: The fastest route from Back to Àird Uig covers 43 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Àird Uig from Back?: Àird Uig lies roughly to the west of Back.
Which roads does the route from Back to Àird Uig follow?: The drive from Back to Àird Uig mainly follows B8011.
Are there charging stations between Back and Àird Uig?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Àird Uig, including Sandwick Road, Stornoway (50 kW); Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar (50 kW); 11 Napier Hill, Stornoway (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

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