How far is it from Cannygates to Heylor?

The distance between Cannygates and Heylor is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cannygates to Heylor?

The drive from Cannygates to Heylor takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Cannygates to Heylor?

The fastest route from Cannygates to Heylor covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Heylor from Cannygates?

Heylor lies roughly to the north of Cannygates.

Which roads does the route from Cannygates to Heylor follow?

The drive from Cannygates to Heylor mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Cannygates and Heylor?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cannygates to Heylor, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

Cannygates Heylor

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Cannygates to Heylor takes about 1 h 15 min via A970. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Easter Quarff, Wadbister, Gonfirth, Clousta. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 47 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Turn left 13 mi
4 Turn left 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
6 Continue left 29 mi
7 Turn right 2 mi
8 Turn slightly right 3 yd

9 Arrive

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The return trip from Heylor to Cannygates covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

22 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, YellUlsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell, ZE2 9BD50 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

EV Charging Points

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Heylor → Houlland, Shetland Islands44 mi · 1 h 10 min Heylor → Vidlin22 mi · 40 min Heylor → Walls37 mi · 1 h Heylor → Gunnister46 mi · 2 h 30 min Heylor → Braewick, Shetland Islands 26 mi · 15 min Heylor → Scatsta GB15 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Cannygates to Heylor?: The distance between Cannygates and Heylor is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cannygates to Heylor?: The drive from Cannygates to Heylor takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Cannygates to Heylor?: The fastest route from Cannygates to Heylor covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Heylor from Cannygates?: Heylor lies roughly to the north of Cannygates.
Which roads does the route from Cannygates to Heylor follow?: The drive from Cannygates to Heylor mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Cannygates and Heylor?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cannygates to Heylor, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

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