How far is it from Back to Maligar?

The distance between Back and Maligar is 83 mi by road.

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

The drive from Back to Maligar takes approximately 3 h by car.

What is the best route from Back to Maligar?

The fastest route from Back to Maligar covers 83 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h.

Which direction is Maligar from Back?

Maligar lies roughly to the south of Back.

Which roads does the route from Back to Maligar follow?

The drive from Back to Maligar mainly follows A859.

Are there charging stations between Back and Maligar?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Maligar, 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: 14.

Back Maligar

Distance: 83 miDuration: 3 h

Driving from Back to Maligar takes about 3 h via A859. The distance is 83 mi. The straight-line distance is 48 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Breibhig, Grimshader, Eilean Anabuich, Tarbert, Eilean Siar, Solitote. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 83 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 36 mi
7 Turn left 38 yd
8 Continue right 41 yd
9 Continue right 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly left 28 yd
11 Exit roundabout left 12 yd
12 Turn straight onto 12 176 yd
13 Continue straight onto Uig - Tarbert 28 mi

14 Continue straight onto King Edward Pier 1 mi
15 Continue slightly right 150 yd
16 Continue left onto Idrigill Road 1 mi
17 Continue right onto Idrigill Road 1 mi
18 Turn left 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Quiraing Road 7 mi
20 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
21 Turn right 2 mi
22 Turn right onto Maligar Road 1 mi
23 Arrive onto Maligar Road

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The return trip from Maligar to Back covers roughly the same distance, 83 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

14 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 34 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
11 Napier Hill, Stornoway11 Napier Hill, Stornoway, HS1 2AF22 kW
20 Seilebost, Isle of Harris20 Seilebost, Isle of Harris, HS3 3HP22 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Uig Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Ionad Aiseig' an Tairbeart
Ferry Terminals
Cidhe-aiseig Steòrnabhaigh
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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 August 2026.

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How far is it from Back to Maligar?: The distance between Back and Maligar is 83 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Back to Maligar?: The drive from Back to Maligar takes approximately 3 h by car.
What is the best route from Back to Maligar?: The fastest route from Back to Maligar covers 83 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h.
Which direction is Maligar from Back?: Maligar lies roughly to the south of Back.
Which roads does the route from Back to Maligar follow?: The drive from Back to Maligar mainly follows A859.
Are there charging stations between Back and Maligar?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Maligar, 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: 14.

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