How far is it from Back to Unish?

The distance between Back and Unish is 103 mi by road.

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

The drive from Back to Unish takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Back to Unish?

The fastest route from Back to Unish covers 103 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.

Which direction is Unish from Back?

Unish lies roughly to the south of Back.

Which roads does the route from Back to Unish follow?

The drive from Back to Unish mainly follows A859.

Are there charging stations between Back and Unish?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Unish, including A863, Dunvegan (50 kW); Bayview Car Park, Portree (50 kW); Lisigarry Court, Portree (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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Distance: 103 miDuration: 3 h 30 min

Driving from Back to Unish takes about 3 h 30 min via A859. The distance is 103 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Raon na Crèadha, Tolsta Chaolais, Maraig, Peinmore, Highland 2, Treaslane. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 103 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 11 mi
16 Turn right 2 mi
17 At end of road, turn right 13 mi
18 Turn right 4 mi
19 Turn right onto MacLeods Terrace 1 mi
20 Continue straight 2 mi
21 Continue straight onto Trumpan Road 1 mi
22 Turn right onto Trumpan Loop Road 2 mi
23 Arrive onto Trumpan Loop Road

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The return trip from Unish to Back covers roughly the same distance, 103 mi.

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Charging points along the way

20 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 34 mi

A863, DunveganA863, Dunvegan, Scotland, IV55 8WA50 kW
Bayview Car Park, PortreeBayview Car Park, Portree, IV51 9EW50 kW
Lisigarry Court, PortreeLisigarry Court, Portree, IV51 9EW50 kW
Pier Road, Isle of HarrisPier Road, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DG50 kW
Sandwick Road, StornowaySandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW50 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
Ferry Terminals

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 August 2026.

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How far is it from Back to Unish?: The distance between Back and Unish is 103 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Back to Unish?: The drive from Back to Unish takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Back to Unish?: The fastest route from Back to Unish covers 103 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.
Which direction is Unish from Back?: Unish lies roughly to the south of Back.
Which roads does the route from Back to Unish follow?: The drive from Back to Unish mainly follows A859.
Are there charging stations between Back and Unish?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Back to Unish, including A863, Dunvegan (50 kW); Bayview Car Park, Portree (50 kW); Lisigarry Court, Portree (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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