How far is it from Houbie to Sandness?

The distance between Houbie and Sandness is 65 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Houbie to Sandness?

The drive from Houbie to Sandness takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Houbie to Sandness?

The fastest route from Houbie to Sandness covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.

Which direction is Sandness from Houbie?

Sandness lies roughly to the south-west of Houbie.

Which roads does the route from Houbie to Sandness follow?

The drive from Houbie to Sandness mainly follows A968, A971.

Are there charging stations between Houbie and Sandness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Houbie to Sandness, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

Houbie Sandness

Distance: 65 miDuration: 3 h 45 min

Driving from Houbie to Sandness takes about 3 h 45 min via A968. The distance is 65 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Houbie, Hamnavoe, Shetland Islands 2, Girlsta, Braewick, Shetland Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 65 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left 3 mi
3 Turn right 2 mi
4 Continue straight 5 mi
5 Continue straight 18 mi
6 Continue straight 3 mi
7 Continue straight 10 mi
8 At end of road, turn left 6 mi

9 Turn right onto B9075 4 mi
10 At end of road, turn right 11 mi
11 Turn right 7 mi
12 Turn slightly left 1 mi
13 Arrive left

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The return trip from Sandness to Houbie covers roughly the same distance, 65 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

25 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, YellUlsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell, ZE2 9BD50 kW
14 Commercial Road, Shetland14 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE2 9NA22 kW
Albert Building, LerwickAlbert Building, Lerwick, ZE1 0LL22 kW
Bixter Car Park, BixterBixter Car Park, Bixter, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9NN22 kW

EV Charging Points

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Sandness → Firth35 mi · 55 min Sandness → Da Hametoon8 mi · 25 min Sandness → Hestaford8 mi · 15 min Sandness → Walls9 mi · 15 min Sandness → Silwick20 mi · 40 min Sandness → Vats-houll38 mi · 2 h 40 min

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How far is it from Houbie to Sandness?: The distance between Houbie and Sandness is 65 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Houbie to Sandness?: The drive from Houbie to Sandness takes approximately 3 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Houbie to Sandness?: The fastest route from Houbie to Sandness covers 65 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 45 min.
Which direction is Sandness from Houbie?: Sandness lies roughly to the south-west of Houbie.
Which roads does the route from Houbie to Sandness follow?: The drive from Houbie to Sandness mainly follows A968, A971.
Are there charging stations between Houbie and Sandness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Houbie to Sandness, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

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