How far is it from Melness to Shinness?

The distance between Melness and Shinness is 42 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Melness to Shinness?

The fastest route from Melness to Shinness covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Shinness from Melness?

Shinness lies roughly to the south of Melness.

Which roads does the route from Melness to Shinness follow?

The drive from Melness to Shinness mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Melness and Shinness?

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

Melness Shinness

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Melness to Shinness takes about 1 h via A836. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ribigill, Colaboll. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 42 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 34 mi
8 Turn right 3 mi

9 Arrive

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The return trip from Shinness to Melness covers roughly the same distance, 42 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Shinness → Lochside, Highland6 mi · 10 min Shinness → Dalchork4 mi · 5 min Shinness → Rhian Breck8 mi · 15 min Shinness → Torroble8 mi · 15 min Shinness → Dorrachan37 mi · 50 min Shinness → Tongue38 mi · 50 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 Melness to Shinness?: The distance between Melness and Shinness is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Melness to Shinness?: The drive from Melness to Shinness takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Melness to Shinness?: The fastest route from Melness to Shinness covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Shinness from Melness?: Shinness lies roughly to the south of Melness.
Which roads does the route from Melness to Shinness follow?: The drive from Melness to Shinness mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Melness and Shinness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Melness to Shinness, including A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Tongue, Tongue (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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