How far is it from Reay to Upper Dounreay?

The distance between Reay and Upper Dounreay is 3 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Reay to Upper Dounreay?

The drive from Reay to Upper Dounreay takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Reay to Upper Dounreay?

The fastest route from Reay to Upper Dounreay covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Upper Dounreay from Reay?

Upper Dounreay lies roughly to the east of Reay.

Are there charging stations between Reay and Upper Dounreay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Reay to Upper Dounreay, including 216 Bighouse, Thurso (50 kW); A836, Melvich (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 7.

Reay to Upper Dounreay Driving Time – Distance in Miles & Route

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

6 chargers

216 Bighouse, Thurso216 Bighouse, Thurso, KW14 7YJ50 kW
A836, MelvichA836, Melvich, Highland, KW14 7YJ50 kW
Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW
Granville Street, CaithnessGranville Street , Caithness , Scotland , KW14 7JN7 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Upper Dounreay → Badbea, Highland46 mi · 1 h Upper Dounreay → Shurrery9 mi · 30 min Upper Dounreay → West Canisbay27 mi · 45 min Upper Dounreay → Brawl15 mi · 25 min Upper Dounreay → Reiss28 mi · 50 min Upper Dounreay → Lochshell31 mi · 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Reay to Upper Dounreay?: The distance between Reay and Upper Dounreay is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Reay to Upper Dounreay?: The drive from Reay to Upper Dounreay takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Reay to Upper Dounreay?: The fastest route from Reay to Upper Dounreay covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Upper Dounreay from Reay?: Upper Dounreay lies roughly to the east of Reay.
Are there charging stations between Reay and Upper Dounreay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Reay to Upper Dounreay, including 216 Bighouse, Thurso (50 kW); A836, Melvich (50 kW); Oldfield Road, Thurso (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 7.

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