How far is it from Dunnet to Thurso?

The distance between Dunnet and Thurso is 9 mi by road.

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

The drive from Dunnet to Thurso takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Dunnet to Thurso?

The fastest route from Dunnet to Thurso covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Thurso from Dunnet?

Thurso lies roughly to the west of Dunnet.

Are there charging stations between Dunnet and Thurso?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunnet to Thurso, including Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW); Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Dunnet Thurso

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Dunnet to Thurso takes about 15 min via A836. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 9 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 right onto Sir George's Street 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Sir John's Square 16 yd
7 Continue right onto Sir John's Square 63 yd
8 Turn left onto Princes Street 174 yd

9 Turn right onto Robertson's Lane 63 yd
10 Turn left onto Barrock Street 37 yd
11 Arrive right onto Barrock Street

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The return trip from Thurso to Dunnet covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

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
Millbank RD, ThursoMillbank RD, Thurso, KW14 8PS7 kW

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Thurso → Sibster, Highland 27 mi · 10 min Thurso → Kinbrace37 mi · 1 h Thurso → Achscrabster5 mi · 15 min Thurso → Crosskirk6 mi · 15 min Thurso → Halkirk8 mi · 15 min Thurso → Winless18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Dunnet to Thurso?: The distance between Dunnet and Thurso is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dunnet to Thurso?: The drive from Dunnet to Thurso takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Dunnet to Thurso?: The fastest route from Dunnet to Thurso covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Thurso from Dunnet?: Thurso lies roughly to the west of Dunnet.
Are there charging stations between Dunnet and Thurso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunnet to Thurso, including Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW); Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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