How far is it from Cartland to Plains?

The distance between Cartland and Plains is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cartland to Plains?

The drive from Cartland to Plains takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Cartland to Plains?

The fastest route from Cartland to Plains covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Plains from Cartland?

Plains lies roughly to the north of Cartland.

Are there charging stations between Cartland and Plains?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cartland to Plains, including Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Duke Street, Glasgow (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 142.

Cartland Plains

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Cartland to Plains takes about 30 min via A73. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto Cartland Road 1 mi
2 Turn right 3 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit right onto Lanark Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Kirkton Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Stewart Street 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit right onto Airdrie Road 2 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 99 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
9 Continue right 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout left onto Westwood Road 44 yd
11 Exit roundabout left onto Westwood Road 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left 8 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi

14 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Carlisle Road 3 mi
15 Continue straight onto Motherwell Road 158 yd
16 Enter rotary left onto Bellside Road 49 yd
17 Exit rotary slightly left onto Bellside Road 1 mi
18 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
19 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout straight 45 yd
21 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
22 Turn right onto Petersburn Road 2 mi
23 At end of road, turn left onto Towers Road 1 mi
24 At end of road, turn right onto Forrest Street 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Airdrie Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
27 Turn left onto Northburn Street 100 yd
28 Turn right onto Jarvie Avenue 144 yd
29 Arrive right onto Jarvie Avenue

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The return trip from Plains to Cartland covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

142 chargers

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
504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2AF200 kW

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Plains → Glasgow Airport (GLA)29 mi · 45 min Plains → Wallacestone13 mi · 25 min Plains → Mollinburn8 mi · 15 min Plains → Head of Muir16 mi · 25 min Plains → Stoneywood, Falkirk18 mi · 30 min Plains → Braedale13 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Cartland to Plains?: The distance between Cartland and Plains is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cartland to Plains?: The drive from Cartland to Plains takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Cartland to Plains?: The fastest route from Cartland to Plains covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Plains from Cartland?: Plains lies roughly to the north of Cartland.
Are there charging stations between Cartland and Plains?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cartland to Plains, including Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Duke Street, Glasgow (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 142.

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