How far is it from Craik to Howes?

The distance between Craik and Howes is 52 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Craik to Howes?

The drive from Craik to Howes takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Craik to Howes?

The fastest route from Craik to Howes covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Howes from Craik?

Howes lies roughly to the south of Craik.

Which roads does the route from Craik to Howes follow?

The drive from Craik to Howes mainly follows A7.

Which towns do you pass between Craik and Howes?

Towns on the route from Craik to Howes include Hawick, Teviothead, Gretna, Eastriggs.

Are there charging stations between Craik and Howes?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Craik to Howes, including Gretna Green Services, Gretna Green (350 kW); 59 Glasgow Road, Gretna (250 kW); A74, Gretna Green (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Craik Howes

Distance: 52 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Craik to Howes takes about 1 h 10 min via A7. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Newmill, The Scottish Borders, Blackbank, Irvington. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 52 mi

1 Depart 6 mi
2 Continue straight 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left 1 mi
4 Turn right 5 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 22 mi
6 Turn right onto Langholm Bridge 96 yd
7 Turn left onto Elizabeth Street 1 mi
8 Continue right onto Caroline Street 1 mi
9 At end of road, turn left onto Caroline Street 8 mi
10 Turn left 3 mi
11 Keep slightly left 4 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Eaglesfield Interchange 31 yd
13 Exit roundabout left onto Eaglesfield Interchange 159 yd

14 Enter roundabout slightly left 37 yd
15 Exit roundabout left 133 yd
16 Turn right 4 mi
17 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
18 Turn straight 1 mi
19 Turn left 24 yd
20 Arrive right

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The return trip from Howes to Craik covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

24 chargers

Gretna Green Services, Gretna GreenGretna Green Services, Gretna Green, DG16 5HQ350 kW
59 Glasgow Road, Gretna59 Glasgow Road, Gretna, DG16 5GG250 kW
A74, Gretna GreenA74, Gretna Green, Scotland, DG16 5HG180 kW
Welcome Break Gretna Green Services, Gretna GreenWelcome Break Gretna Green Services, Gretna Green, Dumfries and Galloway, DG16 5HQ150 kW
2 Victoria Road, Hawick2 Victoria Road, Hawick, TD9 7AH50 kW

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Howes → Gretna10 mi · 15 min Howes → Eveninghill26 mi · 35 min Howes → Heck12 mi · 20 min Howes → Greenlea12 mi · 20 min Howes → Langrigg, Cumbria38 mi · 55 min Howes → Kelhead4 mi · 5 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 Craik to Howes?: The distance between Craik and Howes is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Craik to Howes?: The drive from Craik to Howes takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Craik to Howes?: The fastest route from Craik to Howes covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Howes from Craik?: Howes lies roughly to the south of Craik.
Which roads does the route from Craik to Howes follow?: The drive from Craik to Howes mainly follows A7.
Which towns do you pass between Craik and Howes?: Towns on the route from Craik to Howes include Hawick, Teviothead, Gretna, Eastriggs.
Are there charging stations between Craik and Howes?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Craik to Howes, including Gretna Green Services, Gretna Green (350 kW); 59 Glasgow Road, Gretna (250 kW); A74, Gretna Green (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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