How far is it from Northtown to Haster?

The distance between Northtown and Haster is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Northtown to Haster?

The drive from Northtown to Haster takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Northtown to Haster?

The fastest route from Northtown to Haster covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Haster from Northtown?

Haster lies roughly to the south of Northtown.

Which roads does the route from Northtown to Haster follow?

The drive from Northtown to Haster mainly follows A99.

Are there charging stations between Northtown and Haster?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Northtown to Haster, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Northtown Haster

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Northtown to Haster takes about 1 h 50 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Northtown, Burwick, Huna, Reiss, Janetstown, Highland. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 47 mi

1 Depart onto Northfield Road 1 mi
2 Turn left 5 mi
3 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
5 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 43 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
8 Continue straight 158 yd

9 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
11 At end of road, turn right 14 mi
12 Continue left 4 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Cliff Road 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Thurso Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Thurso Road 3 mi
16 Turn left onto Tannach Road 88 yd
17 Arrive onto Tannach Road 1 yd

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The return trip from Haster to Northtown covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals

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Haster → Lochshell4 mi · 10 min Haster → Murkle22 mi · 30 min Haster → Papigoe5 mi · 10 min Haster → Gillock, Highland 25 mi · 10 min Haster → Ackergill5 mi · 10 min Haster → Staxigoe5 mi · 10 min

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

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How far is it from Northtown to Haster?: The distance between Northtown and Haster is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Northtown to Haster?: The drive from Northtown to Haster takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Northtown to Haster?: The fastest route from Northtown to Haster covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Haster from Northtown?: Haster lies roughly to the south of Northtown.
Which roads does the route from Northtown to Haster follow?: The drive from Northtown to Haster mainly follows A99.
Are there charging stations between Northtown and Haster?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Northtown to Haster, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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