How far is it from Dunnet to Achavanich?

The distance between Dunnet and Achavanich is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dunnet to Achavanich?

The drive from Dunnet to Achavanich takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Dunnet to Achavanich?

The fastest route from Dunnet to Achavanich covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Achavanich from Dunnet?

Achavanich lies roughly to the south of Dunnet.

Which roads does the route from Dunnet to Achavanich follow?

The drive from Dunnet to Achavanich mainly follows A9.

Are there charging stations between Dunnet and Achavanich?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunnet to Achavanich, including Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Dunnet Achavanich

Distance: 26 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Dunnet to Achavanich takes about 35 min via A9. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 26 mi

1 Depart right 13 yd
2 Turn right onto West Dunnet Road 1 mi
3 Turn right 4 mi
4 Turn straight onto Castletown Road 5 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
6 Turn right 12 mi
7 Arrive

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The return trip from Achavanich to Dunnet covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Charging points along the way

6 chargers

Highland Council Village Road, LybsterHighland Council Village Road, Lybster, Scotland, KW13 1UL51 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW
Granville Street, CaithnessGranville Street , Caithness , Scotland , KW14 7JN7 kW

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Achavanich → Badfallister12 mi · 20 min Achavanich → East Clyth15 mi · 20 min Achavanich → Achow10 mi · 15 min Achavanich → Badnagie11 mi · 15 min Achavanich → Occumster11 mi · 15 min Achavanich → Bruan15 mi · 20 min

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

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How far is it from Dunnet to Achavanich?: The distance between Dunnet and Achavanich is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dunnet to Achavanich?: The drive from Dunnet to Achavanich takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Dunnet to Achavanich?: The fastest route from Dunnet to Achavanich covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Achavanich from Dunnet?: Achavanich lies roughly to the south of Dunnet.
Which roads does the route from Dunnet to Achavanich follow?: The drive from Dunnet to Achavanich mainly follows A9.
Are there charging stations between Dunnet and Achavanich?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunnet to Achavanich, including Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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