How far is it from Heilam to Melvich?

The distance between Heilam and Melvich is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Heilam to Melvich?

The drive from Heilam to Melvich takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Heilam to Melvich?

The fastest route from Heilam to Melvich covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Melvich from Heilam?

Melvich lies roughly to the east of Heilam.

Which roads does the route from Heilam to Melvich follow?

The drive from Heilam to Melvich mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Heilam and Melvich?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Heilam to Melvich, including 10 Durine, Lairg (50 kW); 216 Bighouse, Thurso (50 kW); A836, Bettyhill (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

Heilam Melvich

Distance: 36 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Heilam to Melvich takes about 55 min via A836. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Heilam, Modsary, Achina, Armadale, Highland, Strathy. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 36 mi

1 Depart right 10 mi
2 Turn left onto Shore Road 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 3 mi
5 Turn slightly right 4 mi
6 Turn straight 5 mi
7 Continue left 15 mi
8 Arrive left

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The return trip from Melvich to Heilam covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Charging points along the way

6 chargers

10 Durine, Lairg10 Durine, Lairg, IV27 4PN50 kW
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

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Melvich → Glengolly19 mi · 30 min Melvich → Lednagullin6 mi · 10 min Melvich → Crossburn21 mi · 35 min Melvich → Doll53 mi · 1 h 20 min Melvich → Achfrish58 mi · 1 h 25 min Melvich → Borgie20 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Heilam to Melvich?: The distance between Heilam and Melvich is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Heilam to Melvich?: The drive from Heilam to Melvich takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Heilam to Melvich?: The fastest route from Heilam to Melvich covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Melvich from Heilam?: Melvich lies roughly to the east of Heilam.
Which roads does the route from Heilam to Melvich follow?: The drive from Heilam to Melvich mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Heilam and Melvich?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Heilam to Melvich, including 10 Durine, Lairg (50 kW); 216 Bighouse, Thurso (50 kW); A836, Bettyhill (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 6.

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