How far is it from Back to Carloway?

The distance between Back and Carloway is 29 mi by road.

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

The drive from Back to Carloway takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Back to Carloway?

The fastest route from Back to Carloway covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Carloway from Back?

Carloway lies roughly to the west of Back.

Are there charging stations between Back and Carloway?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Carloway, including Sandwick Road, Stornoway (50 kW); Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar (50 kW); 11 Napier Hill, Stornoway (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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Distance: 29 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Back to Carloway takes about 50 min via A858. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 29 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Cnoc an t-Solais 1 mi
3 Turn right 6 mi
4 Turn right 10 mi
5 Turn left 12 mi
6 Turn slightly left 105 yd
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Rathad Phentland 1 mi

9 Arrive onto Rathad Phentland

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The return trip from Carloway to Back covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Charging points along the way

10 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

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Carloway → Garynahine10 mi · 20 min Carloway → Lower Shader17 mi · 30 min Carloway → Breaclete20 mi · 35 min Carloway → Ranish22 mi · 40 min Carloway → Valtos28 mi · 45 min Carloway → Cradhlastadh30 mi · 50 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 Back to Carloway?: The distance between Back and Carloway is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Back to Carloway?: The drive from Back to Carloway takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Back to Carloway?: The fastest route from Back to Carloway covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Carloway from Back?: Carloway lies roughly to the west of Back.
Are there charging stations between Back and Carloway?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Carloway, including Sandwick Road, Stornoway (50 kW); Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar (50 kW); 11 Napier Hill, Stornoway (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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