How far is it from Canisbay to Cleat?

The distance between Canisbay and Cleat is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Canisbay to Cleat?

The drive from Canisbay to Cleat takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Canisbay to Cleat?

The fastest route from Canisbay to Cleat covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Cleat from Canisbay?

Cleat lies roughly to the north-east of Canisbay.

Are there charging stations between Canisbay and Cleat?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Canisbay to Cleat, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

Canisbay Cleat

Distance: 28 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Canisbay to Cleat takes about 1 h 20 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 28 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
3 Turn right onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
4 Turn right 152 yd
5 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
6 Continue straight 43 yd
7 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd

9 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
10 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
11 Turn right 6 mi
12 Continue slightly left 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Cleat Road 2 mi
14 Arrive onto Cleat Road

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The return trip from Cleat to Canisbay covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

9 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
John O'Groats, WickJohn O'Groats, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YR35 kW
Houton Ferry Terminal, OrkneyHouton Ferry Terminal, Orkney, KW17 2RD22 kW

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Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
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Cleat → Westhill, Orkney Islands11 mi · 20 min Cleat → Laminess45 mi · 7 h Cleat → Quoyness46 mi · 3 h Cleat → Janetstown, Highland47 mi · 1 h 50 min Cleat → Herston, Orkney Islands9 mi · 15 min Cleat → Quindry9 mi · 15 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 Canisbay to Cleat?: The distance between Canisbay and Cleat is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Canisbay to Cleat?: The drive from Canisbay to Cleat takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Canisbay to Cleat?: The fastest route from Canisbay to Cleat covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Cleat from Canisbay?: Cleat lies roughly to the north-east of Canisbay.
Are there charging stations between Canisbay and Cleat?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Canisbay to Cleat, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

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