How far is it from Howes to Gretna?

The distance between Howes and Gretna is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Howes to Gretna?

The drive from Howes to Gretna takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Howes to Gretna?

The fastest route from Howes to Gretna covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Gretna from Howes?

Gretna lies roughly to the east of Howes.

Are there charging stations between Howes and Gretna?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Howes to Gretna, including Gretna Green Services, Gretna Green (350 kW); M6 J44/45, Carlisle (350 kW); 59 Glasgow Road, Gretna (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 42.

Howes Gretna

Distance: 10 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Howes to Gretna takes about 15 min via A75. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 10 mi

1 Depart left 24 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Annan Bypass 9 mi
4 Turn right 87 yd
5 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Surrone Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Union Road 1 mi
8 Arrive left onto Union Road

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The return trip from Gretna to Howes covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

42 chargers

Gretna Green Services, Gretna GreenGretna Green Services, Gretna Green, DG16 5HQ350 kW
M6 J44/45, CarlisleM6 J44/45, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4HA350 kW
59 Glasgow Road, Gretna59 Glasgow Road, Gretna, DG16 5GG250 kW
Southbound M6, CarlisleSouthbound M6, Carlisle, CA6 4HA250 kW
A74, Gretna GreenA74, Gretna Green, Scotland, DG16 5HG180 kW

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Gretna → Rockcliffe, Cumbria8 mi · 15 min Gretna → Lowthertown5 mi · 10 min Gretna → Carlisle GB11 mi · 20 min Gretna → Caldbeck26 mi · 40 min Gretna → Currock12 mi · 20 min Gretna → Scuggate13 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Howes to Gretna?: The distance between Howes and Gretna is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Howes to Gretna?: The drive from Howes to Gretna takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Howes to Gretna?: The fastest route from Howes to Gretna covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Gretna from Howes?: Gretna lies roughly to the east of Howes.
Are there charging stations between Howes and Gretna?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Howes to Gretna, including Gretna Green Services, Gretna Green (350 kW); M6 J44/45, Carlisle (350 kW); 59 Glasgow Road, Gretna (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 42.

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