How far is it from New Lanark to Braidwood?

The distance between New Lanark and Braidwood is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from New Lanark to Braidwood?

The drive from New Lanark to Braidwood takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from New Lanark to Braidwood?

The fastest route from New Lanark to Braidwood covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Braidwood from New Lanark?

Braidwood lies roughly to the north-west of New Lanark.

Are there charging stations between New Lanark and Braidwood?

Yes. You can charge along the route from New Lanark to Braidwood, including Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Motherwell Road, Hamilton (300 kW); 504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

New Lanark Braidwood

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from New Lanark to Braidwood takes about 15 min via A73. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Rosedale Street 41 yd
2 Turn sharp left onto New Lanark Road 1 mi
3 Continue right onto New Lanark Road 1 mi
4 Continue slightly left onto Braxfield Road 1 mi
5 Turn slightly left onto Wellgatehead 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto High Street 25 yd
7 Continue straight onto Bloomgate 175 yd
8 Continue straight onto West Port 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Park Place 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Glasgow Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Lanark Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Cartland Bridge 3 mi
13 Turn left onto Beanshields Road 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Loch Avenue 137 yd
15 At end of road, turn left onto Braidwood Road 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Braidwood Road

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The return trip from Braidwood to New Lanark covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

52 chargers

Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW
504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 2AF200 kW
Cairn Lodge ServicesCairn Lodge Services, Alba / Scotland, ML11 0RJ150 kW
499 Glasgow Road, Glasgow499 Glasgow Road, Glasgow, ML2 7SR75 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Braidwood → Greenfoot18 mi · 35 min Braidwood → Cumbernauld20 mi · 35 min Braidwood → Chapelhall12 mi · 25 min Braidwood → Ravenstruther9 mi · 15 min Braidwood → Glengowan9 mi · 20 min Braidwood → Glenmavis, West Lothian21 mi · 35 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 New Lanark to Braidwood?: The distance between New Lanark and Braidwood is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from New Lanark to Braidwood?: The drive from New Lanark to Braidwood takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from New Lanark to Braidwood?: The fastest route from New Lanark to Braidwood covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Braidwood from New Lanark?: Braidwood lies roughly to the north-west of New Lanark.
Are there charging stations between New Lanark and Braidwood?: Yes. You can charge along the route from New Lanark to Braidwood, including Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW); Motherwell Road, Hamilton (300 kW); 504 Windmillhill Street, Motherwell (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 52.

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