How far is it from Forres to Urquhart?

The distance between Forres and Urquhart is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forres to Urquhart?

The drive from Forres to Urquhart takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Forres to Urquhart?

The fastest route from Forres to Urquhart covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Urquhart from Forres?

Urquhart lies roughly to the east of Forres.

Are there charging stations between Forres and Urquhart?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forres to Urquhart, including Blackfriars Road, Elgin (50 kW); Ladyhill Road, Elgin (50 kW); Northfield Place, Elgin (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 26.

Forres Urquhart

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Forres to Urquhart takes about 30 min via A96. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 18 mi

1 Depart left onto Logie Terrace 35 yd
2 Turn left onto Market Street 149 yd
3 Merge slightly left 2 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left 32 yd
5 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left 43 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left 10 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight 19 yd
9 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto South Street 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto South Street 25 yd
12 Turn left onto Greyfriars Street 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto South College Street 43 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto South College Street 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout left 29 yd
16 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout straight 27 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left 52 yd
19 Continue straight 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout left 23 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout left 51 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout slightly left 41 yd
25 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
26 Enter rotary left 35 yd
27 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto St Andrew's Road 1 mi
29 Turn left onto Garmouth Road 2 mi
30 Turn left 1 mi
31 Turn left onto Main Street 13 yd
32 Arrive right onto Main Street

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The return trip from Urquhart to Forres covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Charging points along the way

26 chargers

Blackfriars Road, ElginBlackfriars Road, Elgin, Scotland, IV30 1TY50 kW
Ladyhill Road, ElginLadyhill Road, Elgin, IV30 1DJ50 kW
Northfield Place, ElginNorthfield Place , Elgin, Moray, IV30 1NE50 kW
Tesco Superstore-Nairn Road, ForresTesco Superstore-Nairn Road, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2EY50 kW
13 Cluny Square, Buckie13 Cluny Square, Buckie, AB56 1AJ22 kW

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Urquhart → Quarrywood9 mi · 20 min Urquhart → Auchindoun23 mi · 40 min Urquhart → Rothes12 mi · 20 min Urquhart → Kingston, Moray5 mi · 15 min Urquhart → Elgin GB6 mi · 15 min Urquhart → Fogwatt6 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Forres to Urquhart?: The distance between Forres and Urquhart is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forres to Urquhart?: The drive from Forres to Urquhart takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Forres to Urquhart?: The fastest route from Forres to Urquhart covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Urquhart from Forres?: Urquhart lies roughly to the east of Forres.
Are there charging stations between Forres and Urquhart?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forres to Urquhart, including Blackfriars Road, Elgin (50 kW); Ladyhill Road, Elgin (50 kW); Northfield Place, Elgin (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 26.

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