How far is it from Melness to Saval?

The distance between Melness and Saval is 44 mi by road.

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

The drive from Melness to Saval takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Melness to Saval?

The fastest route from Melness to Saval covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Saval from Melness?

Saval lies roughly to the south of Melness.

Which roads does the route from Melness to Saval follow?

The drive from Melness to Saval mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Melness and Saval?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Melness to Saval, including A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Tongue, Tongue (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Melness Saval

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Melness to Saval takes about 1 h via A836. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 33 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ribigill, Achnairn, Lochside, Highland. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 44 mi

1 Depart straight 34 yd
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 3 mi
4 Continue left 1 mi
5 Turn right 1 mi
6 Continue straight 1 mi
7 Turn right 36 mi
8 Turn left onto Lochside U1956 105 yd

9 Continue right onto Lochside U1956 167 yd
10 At end of road, turn right onto Manse Road u2068 54 yd
11 Turn left onto Savel Road 2 mi
12 Arrive onto Savel Road

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The return trip from Saval to Melness covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 mi

A836, BettyhillA836, Bettyhill, Highland, KW14 7SP50 kW
EV Charging – LairgLairg, Scotland, IV27 4AU50 kW
Tongue, TongueTongue, Tongue, Highland, IV27 4XD50 kW
Falls of Shin Visitors Centre, LairgFalls of Shin Visitors Centre, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4EE22 kW
Station Road, The Links, Golspie Business PaStation Road, The Links, Golspie Business Pa, IV27 4EE22 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Saval → Colaboll5 mi · 10 min Saval → Coul22 mi · 30 min Saval → Kinbrace55 mi · 1 h 20 min Saval → Achfrish6 mi · 10 min Saval → Achinduich7 mi · 10 min Saval → Corrykinloch21 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Melness to Saval?: The distance between Melness and Saval is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Melness to Saval?: The drive from Melness to Saval takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Melness to Saval?: The fastest route from Melness to Saval covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Saval from Melness?: Saval lies roughly to the south of Melness.
Which roads does the route from Melness to Saval follow?: The drive from Melness to Saval mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Melness and Saval?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Melness to Saval, including A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Tongue, Tongue (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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