How far is it from Melness to Coldbackie?

The distance between Melness and Coldbackie is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Melness to Coldbackie?

The drive from Melness to Coldbackie takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Melness to Coldbackie?

The fastest route from Melness to Coldbackie covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Coldbackie from Melness?

Coldbackie lies roughly to the east of Melness.

Are there charging stations between Melness and Coldbackie?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Melness to Coldbackie, including A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); Tongue, Tongue (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

Melness Coldbackie

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Melness to Coldbackie takes about 15 min via A836. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 6 mi

1 Depart straight 34 yd
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Shore Road 1 mi
5 Keep slightly left onto Shore Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
7 Turn right 12 yd
8 Turn right 2 yd

9 Arrive

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The return trip from Coldbackie to Melness covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

2 chargers

A836, BettyhillA836, Bettyhill, Highland, KW14 7SP50 kW
Tongue, TongueTongue, Tongue, Highland, IV27 4XD50 kW

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Coldbackie → Syre17 mi · 30 min Coldbackie → Invernaver9 mi · 15 min Coldbackie → Salachadh44 mi · 1 h Coldbackie → Auchintoul49 mi · 1 h 5 min Coldbackie → Ochtow50 mi · 1 h 10 min Coldbackie → Glenrossal50 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Melness to Coldbackie?: The distance between Melness and Coldbackie is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Melness to Coldbackie?: The drive from Melness to Coldbackie takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Melness to Coldbackie?: The fastest route from Melness to Coldbackie covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Coldbackie from Melness?: Coldbackie lies roughly to the east of Melness.
Are there charging stations between Melness and Coldbackie?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Melness to Coldbackie, including A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); Tongue, Tongue (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 2.

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