How far is it from Cairns to Kelvin?

The distance between Cairns and Kelvin is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cairns to Kelvin?

The drive from Cairns to Kelvin takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Cairns to Kelvin?

The fastest route from Cairns to Kelvin covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Kelvin from Cairns?

Kelvin lies roughly to the south of Cairns.

Are there charging stations between Cairns and Kelvin?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairns to Kelvin, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 328.

Cairns Kelvin

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Cairns to Kelvin takes about 15 min via A749. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Craigallian Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Woodland Crescent 163 yd
3 Turn left onto Trinity Drive 90 yd
4 At end of road, turn right onto Gilbertfield Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto East Greenlees Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout straight 29 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight 24 yd
8 Continue straight onto East Greenlees Road 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Greenlees Road 9 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Greenlees Road 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Greenlees Road 16 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Greenlees Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Glasgow Road 2 mi

14 Keep slightly left 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Kingsway 1 mi
16 Keep slightly right onto Whirlies Roundabout 96 yd
17 Keep slightly left onto Kingsway 1 mi
18 Enter rotary straight onto Kingsway 75 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly left onto Kingsway 1 mi
20 Enter rotary slightly left onto Strathaven Road 21 yd
21 Exit rotary slightly left onto Strathaven Road 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Strathaven Road 29 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Strathaven Road 1 mi
24 Enter rotary left onto Greenhills Road 75 yd
25 Exit rotary straight onto Greenhills Road 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Greenhills Road 59 yd
27 Exit roundabout straight onto Greenhills Road 57 yd
28 Arrive onto Greenhills Road

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The return trip from Kelvin to Cairns covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

328 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW

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Kelvin → North Kelvin14 mi · 30 min Kelvin → Oatlands, South Lanarkshire9 mi · 20 min Kelvin → Langside10 mi · 20 min Kelvin → Hutchesontown11 mi · 25 min Kelvin → Westwood, South Lanarkshire4 mi · 10 min Kelvin → East Mains4 mi · 10 min

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How far is it from Cairns to Kelvin?: The distance between Cairns and Kelvin is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cairns to Kelvin?: The drive from Cairns to Kelvin takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Cairns to Kelvin?: The fastest route from Cairns to Kelvin covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Kelvin from Cairns?: Kelvin lies roughly to the south of Cairns.
Are there charging stations between Cairns and Kelvin?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairns to Kelvin, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 328.

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