How far is it from Collafirth to Papil?

The distance between Collafirth and Papil is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Collafirth to Papil?

The drive from Collafirth to Papil takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Collafirth to Papil?

The fastest route from Collafirth to Papil covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Papil from Collafirth?

Papil lies roughly to the south of Collafirth.

Which roads does the route from Collafirth to Papil follow?

The drive from Collafirth to Papil mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Collafirth and Papil?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Collafirth to Papil, 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.

Collafirth Papil

Distance: 28 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Collafirth to Papil takes about 1 h via A970. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 24 mi. Driving directions

EV Charging Points Attractions Show more

Driving directions7 · 28 mi

1 Depart 3 mi
2 Turn left onto Isles Road 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 15 mi
4 Turn right 3 mi
5 Turn left 4 mi
6 Turn left 3 mi
7 Arrive

View more details

The return trip from Papil to Collafirth covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

Driving directions from Collafirth to Papil
Charging points along the way
Top attractions along the route
Find hotels near Papil
Rent a car near Collafirth
Popular routes from destination
Questions and answers

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

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Book

Find hotels near Papil

Rent a car near Collafirth

Explore

Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Papil → Stanydale26 mi · 55 min Papil → Sandwick, Shetland Islands20 mi · 40 min Papil → Cauldhame, Shetland Islands6 mi · 20 min Papil → Ringasta28 mi · 55 min Papil → Bardister39 mi · 1 h 10 min Papil → Gulberwick11 mi · 30 min

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

Overview

Questions and answers

How far is it from Collafirth to Papil?: The distance between Collafirth and Papil is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Collafirth to Papil?: The drive from Collafirth to Papil takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Collafirth to Papil?: The fastest route from Collafirth to Papil covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Papil from Collafirth?: Papil lies roughly to the south of Collafirth.
Which roads does the route from Collafirth to Papil follow?: The drive from Collafirth to Papil mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Collafirth and Papil?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Collafirth to Papil, 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.

Table of contents