How far is it from Back to Collam?

The distance between Back and Collam is 49 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Back to Collam?

The fastest route from Back to Collam covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Collam from Back?

Collam lies roughly to the south-west of Back.

Which roads does the route from Back to Collam follow?

The drive from Back to Collam mainly follows A859.

Are there charging stations between Back and Collam?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Collam, including Pier Road, Isle of Harris (50 kW); Sandwick Road, Stornoway (50 kW); Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Back Collam

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Back to Collam takes about 1 h 10 min via A859. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Vatisker, Ranish, Tolsta Chaolais, Aird a Mhulaidh, Plocrapool. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 49 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 39 mi
7 Turn left 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto The Golden Road 2 mi

9 Arrive onto The Golden Road

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The return trip from Collam to Back covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

13 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 mi

Pier Road, Isle of HarrisPier Road, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DG50 kW
Sandwick Road, StornowaySandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW50 kW
Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean SiarStornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BS50 kW
1 Ferry Road, Isle of Harris1 Ferry Road, Isle of Harris, HS5 3UA22 kW
11 Napier Hill, Stornoway11 Napier Hill, Stornoway, HS1 2AF22 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

Ionad Aiseig' an Tairbeart
Ferry Terminals
Cidhe-aiseig Steòrnabhaigh
Ferry Terminals

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Collam → South Cuil37 mi · 2 h Collam → Scarista13 mi · 20 min Collam → Rha36 mi · 1 h 55 min Collam → Middlequarter37 mi · 1 h 50 min Collam → Kingsburgh GB43 mi · 2 h 5 min Collam → Aird Tong45 mi · 1 h 5 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 August 2026.

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How far is it from Back to Collam?: The distance between Back and Collam is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Back to Collam?: The drive from Back to Collam takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Back to Collam?: The fastest route from Back to Collam covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Collam from Back?: Collam lies roughly to the south-west of Back.
Which roads does the route from Back to Collam follow?: The drive from Back to Collam mainly follows A859.
Are there charging stations between Back and Collam?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Collam, including Pier Road, Isle of Harris (50 kW); Sandwick Road, Stornoway (50 kW); Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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