How far is it from Breiwick to Sandness?

The distance between Breiwick and Sandness is 27 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Breiwick to Sandness?

The drive from Breiwick to Sandness takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Breiwick to Sandness?

The fastest route from Breiwick to Sandness covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Sandness from Breiwick?

Sandness lies roughly to the west of Breiwick.

Which roads does the route from Breiwick to Sandness follow?

The drive from Breiwick to Sandness mainly follows A971.

Are there charging stations between Breiwick and Sandness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Breiwick to Sandness, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

Breiwick Sandness

Distance: 27 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Breiwick to Sandness takes about 45 min via A971. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 27 mi

1 Depart 2 yd
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
6 Turn right 18 mi
7 Turn right 7 mi
8 Turn slightly left 1 mi

9 Arrive left

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The return trip from Sandness to Breiwick covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

19 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
14 Commercial Road, Shetland14 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE2 9NA22 kW
Albert Building, LerwickAlbert Building, Lerwick, ZE1 0LL22 kW
Bixter Car Park, BixterBixter Car Park, Bixter, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9NN22 kW
Mairs Quay, LerwickMairs Quay, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX22 kW

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Sandness → Firth35 mi · 55 min Sandness → Da Hametoon8 mi · 25 min Sandness → Hestaford8 mi · 15 min Sandness → Walls9 mi · 15 min Sandness → Silwick20 mi · 40 min Sandness → Vats-houll38 mi · 2 h 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Breiwick to Sandness?: The distance between Breiwick and Sandness is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Breiwick to Sandness?: The drive from Breiwick to Sandness takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Breiwick to Sandness?: The fastest route from Breiwick to Sandness covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Sandness from Breiwick?: Sandness lies roughly to the west of Breiwick.
Which roads does the route from Breiwick to Sandness follow?: The drive from Breiwick to Sandness mainly follows A971.
Are there charging stations between Breiwick and Sandness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Breiwick to Sandness, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

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