How far is it from Dalhalvaig to Melness?

The distance between Dalhalvaig and Melness is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dalhalvaig to Melness?

The drive from Dalhalvaig to Melness takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Dalhalvaig to Melness?

The fastest route from Dalhalvaig to Melness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Melness from Dalhalvaig?

Melness lies roughly to the west of Dalhalvaig.

Which roads does the route from Dalhalvaig to Melness follow?

The drive from Dalhalvaig to Melness mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Dalhalvaig and Melness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dalhalvaig to Melness, including 216 Bighouse, Thurso (50 kW); A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); A836, Melvich (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Dalhalvaig Melness

Distance: 36 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Dalhalvaig to Melness takes about 1 h via A836. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Melvich, Farr, Highland, Invernaver, Modsary. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 36 mi

1 Depart left 6 mi
2 Turn left 24 mi
3 Turn slightly left 3 mi
4 Turn right onto Shore Road 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto Shore Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
7 Turn right 2 mi
8 Continue straight 139 yd

9 Turn left 34 yd
10 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Melness to Dalhalvaig covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

216 Bighouse, Thurso216 Bighouse, Thurso, KW14 7YJ50 kW
A836, BettyhillA836, Bettyhill, Highland, KW14 7SP50 kW
A836, MelvichA836, Melvich, Highland, KW14 7YJ50 kW
Tongue, TongueTongue, Tongue, Highland, IV27 4XD50 kW
Sharvedda Strathy Point, StrathySharvedda Strathy Point, Strathy, Caithness, KW14 7RY13 kW

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Melness → Invernaver14 mi · 25 min Melness → Shinness42 mi · 1 h Melness → Modsary10 mi · 20 min Melness → Coldbackie6 mi · 15 min Melness → Skerray11 mi · 25 min Melness → Saval44 mi · 1 h

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

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How far is it from Dalhalvaig to Melness?: The distance between Dalhalvaig and Melness is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dalhalvaig to Melness?: The drive from Dalhalvaig to Melness takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Dalhalvaig to Melness?: The fastest route from Dalhalvaig to Melness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Melness from Dalhalvaig?: Melness lies roughly to the west of Dalhalvaig.
Which roads does the route from Dalhalvaig to Melness follow?: The drive from Dalhalvaig to Melness mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Dalhalvaig and Melness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dalhalvaig to Melness, including 216 Bighouse, Thurso (50 kW); A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); A836, Melvich (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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