How far is it from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood?

The distance between Carstairs Junction and Braidwood is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood?

The drive from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood?

The fastest route from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Braidwood from Carstairs Junction?

Braidwood lies roughly to the west of Carstairs Junction.

Are there charging stations between Carstairs Junction and Braidwood?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood, including Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Motherwell Road, Hamilton (300 kW); 504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

Carstairs Junction Braidwood

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood takes about 15 min via A721. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 9 mi

1 Depart left onto Allison Street 29 yd
2 Turn right onto Pettinain Road 74 yd
3 Turn left onto Strawfrank Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Station Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Carstairs Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto School Road 88 yd
7 Turn right onto Lanark Road 1 mi
8 Turn left 2 mi

9 Enter rotary left 52 yd
10 Exit rotary left 4 mi
11 Turn left onto Boghall Road 2 mi
12 At end of road, turn left 47 yd
13 Turn right onto Braidwood Road 1 mi
14 Arrive onto Braidwood Road

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The return trip from Braidwood to Carstairs Junction covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

52 chargers

Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW
504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2AF200 kW
Cairn Lodge ServicesCairn Lodge Services, Alba / Scotland, ML11 0RJ150 kW
499 Glasgow Road, Glasgow499 Glasgow Road, Glasgow, ML2 7SR75 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Braidwood → Greenfoot18 mi · 35 min Braidwood → Cumbernauld20 mi · 35 min Braidwood → Chapelhall12 mi · 25 min Braidwood → Ravenstruther9 mi · 15 min Braidwood → Glengowan9 mi · 20 min Braidwood → Glenmavis, West Lothian21 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood?: The distance between Carstairs Junction and Braidwood is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood?: The drive from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood?: The fastest route from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Braidwood from Carstairs Junction?: Braidwood lies roughly to the west of Carstairs Junction.
Are there charging stations between Carstairs Junction and Braidwood?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carstairs Junction to Braidwood, including Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Motherwell Road, Hamilton (300 kW); 504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

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