How far is it from Orbiston to Carfin?

The distance between Orbiston and Carfin is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Orbiston to Carfin?

The drive from Orbiston to Carfin takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Orbiston to Carfin?

The fastest route from Orbiston to Carfin covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Carfin from Orbiston?

Carfin lies roughly to the east of Orbiston.

Are there charging stations between Orbiston and Carfin?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Orbiston to Carfin, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 197.

Orbiston Carfin

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Orbiston to Carfin takes about 15 min via B7029. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 5 mi

1 Depart right 16 yd
2 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Hamilton Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Neilson Street 166 yd
4 Turn left onto Motherwell Road 63 yd
5 Turn right onto John Street 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit right onto Main Street 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Main Street 19 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Main Street 137 yd
10 At roundabout, take exit right onto Calder Road 1 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit left onto Clydesdale Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Clydesdale Street 1 mi
13 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Carfin Street 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout left onto Carfin Street 28 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Carfin Street 158 yd
16 Enter roundabout left 25 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left 77 yd
18 Enter roundabout slightly left 51 yd
19 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left 35 yd
21 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Motherwell Road 6 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Motherwell Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Newarthill Road 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Hill Terrace 1 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto Thorndene Avenue 148 yd
27 Turn left onto Leven Terrace 101 yd
28 Turn left 23 yd
29 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Carfin to Orbiston covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

197 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Carfin → Castlecary22 mi · 30 min Carfin → Glasgow Airport (GLA)27 mi · 40 min Carfin → Bellshill5 mi · 15 min Carfin → Newmains, North Lanarkshire6 mi · 15 min Carfin → Shawstonfoot4 mi · 10 min Carfin → Coltness4 mi · 10 min

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How far is it from Orbiston to Carfin?: The distance between Orbiston and Carfin is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Orbiston to Carfin?: The drive from Orbiston to Carfin takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Orbiston to Carfin?: The fastest route from Orbiston to Carfin covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Carfin from Orbiston?: Carfin lies roughly to the east of Orbiston.
Are there charging stations between Orbiston and Carfin?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Orbiston to Carfin, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 197.

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