MelbostShader

Distance: 19 mi·Duration: 35 min

Driving from Melbost to Shader takes about 35 min via A857. The distance is 19 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

8 · 19 mi

1 Depart 6 yd
2 Turn right onto Mealabost 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
4 Turn right onto Rathad MhicMhathain 1 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit right onto Rathad MhicAmhlaidh 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Rathad MhicAmhlaidh 16 mi
7 Turn right 48 yd
8 Arrive straight

The return trip from Shader to Melbost covers roughly the same distance, 19 mi.

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Driving from Melbost to Shader you pass near Cidhe-aiseig Steòrnabhaigh.

Questions and answers

Shader lies roughly to the north of Melbost.

How far is it from Melbost to Shader?

The distance between Melbost and Shader is 19 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Melbost to Shader?

The drive from Melbost to Shader takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Melbost to Shader?

The fastest route from Melbost to Shader covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

What is the shortest route from Melbost to Shader?

The shortest driving route from Melbost to Shader is about 19 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Melbost and Shader?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Melbost to Shader, including Sandwick Road, Stornoway (50 kW), Stornoway Port Authority, Eilean Siar (50 kW), 11 Napier Hill, Stornoway (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 July 2026.

Melbost–Shader

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