How far is it from Eliock to Carstairs Junction?

The distance between Eliock and Carstairs Junction is 34 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Eliock to Carstairs Junction?

The drive from Eliock to Carstairs Junction takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction?

The fastest route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Carstairs Junction from Eliock?

Carstairs Junction lies roughly to the north of Eliock.

Which towns do you pass between Eliock and Carstairs Junction?

Towns on the route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction include Sanquhar, Thornhill, Leadhills, Rigside, Biggar.

Are there charging stations between Eliock and Carstairs Junction?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction, including A702, Abington (180 kW); Cairn Lodge Services (150 kW); Welcome Break Abington Services, Biggar (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Eliock Carstairs Junction

Distance: 34 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Eliock to Carstairs Junction takes about 55 min via B797. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Mennock, Wanlockhead, Lesmahagow, Rigside, Hazelbank, South Lanarkshire. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 34 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Keep slightly right 1 mi
3 Continue straight 149 yd
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Turn right 74 yd
6 Turn right 1 mi
7 Turn left 9 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Ramsay Road 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto Ramsay Road 44 yd
10 Keep slightly left 88 yd
11 Turn left onto Symington Street 7 mi
12 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 139 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
15 Enter roundabout left 59 yd
16 Exit roundabout left 9 mi
17 Turn right onto Sherifflats Road 1 mi
18 Turn slightly right onto Boat Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Covington Road 2 mi
20 Continue slightly left onto Covington Road 1 mi
21 Continue left onto Covington Road 1 mi
22 Continue right onto Covington Road 2 mi
23 Turn right onto Grange Road 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Tie Road No 2 2 mi
25 Continue straight onto Pettinain Road 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Allison Street 29 yd
27 Arrive right onto Allison Street

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The return trip from Carstairs Junction to Eliock covers roughly the same distance, 34 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

24 chargers

A702, AbingtonA702, Abington, Alba / Scotland, ML12 6RG180 kW
Cairn Lodge ServicesCairn Lodge Services, Alba / Scotland, ML11 0RJ150 kW
Welcome Break Abington Services, BiggarWelcome Break Abington Services, Biggar, South Lanarkshire, ML12 6RG150 kW
30A West Port, Lanark30A West Port, Lanark, ML11 9HE50 kW
Carlisle Road, CrawfordCarlisle Road, Crawford, Alba / Scotland, ML12 6TP50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Popular destinations close by

Carstairs Junction → Braidwood9 mi · 15 min Carstairs Junction → Loganlea14 mi · 25 min Carstairs Junction → Blaeberryhill15 mi · 25 min Carstairs Junction → Spittal, South Lanarkshire 25 mi · 10 min Carstairs Junction → Newbigging, South Lanarkshire5 mi · 10 min Carstairs Junction → Elsrickle9 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Eliock to Carstairs Junction?: The distance between Eliock and Carstairs Junction is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eliock to Carstairs Junction?: The drive from Eliock to Carstairs Junction takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction?: The fastest route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Carstairs Junction from Eliock?: Carstairs Junction lies roughly to the north of Eliock.
Which towns do you pass between Eliock and Carstairs Junction?: Towns on the route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction include Sanquhar, Thornhill, Leadhills, Rigside, Biggar.
Are there charging stations between Eliock and Carstairs Junction?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Eliock to Carstairs Junction, including A702, Abington (180 kW); Cairn Lodge Services (150 kW); Welcome Break Abington Services, Biggar (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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