How far is it from Runn to Hillswick?

The distance between Runn and Hillswick is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Runn to Hillswick?

The drive from Runn to Hillswick takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Runn to Hillswick?

The fastest route from Runn to Hillswick covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Hillswick from Runn?

Hillswick lies roughly to the north of Runn.

Which roads does the route from Runn to Hillswick follow?

The drive from Runn to Hillswick mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Runn and Hillswick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Runn to Hillswick, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

Runn Hillswick

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Runn to Hillswick takes about 1 h 15 min via A970. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Fladdabister, Veensgarth, Gonfirth, Braewick, Shetland Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 48 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn sharp left 1 mi
3 Turn left 2 mi
4 Turn left 13 mi
5 Turn left 2 mi
6 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
7 Continue left 31 mi
8 Turn left 93 yd

9 Arrive right

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The return trip from Hillswick to Runn covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

22 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, YellUlsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell, ZE2 9BD50 kW
14 Commercial Road, Shetland14 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE2 9NA22 kW
Albert Building, LerwickAlbert Building, Lerwick, ZE1 0LL22 kW
Bixter Car Park, BixterBixter Car Park, Bixter, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9NN22 kW

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Hillswick → Housetter11 mi · 20 min Hillswick → Kalliness27 mi · 40 min Hillswick → Ollaberry8 mi · 15 min Hillswick → Nibon10 mi · 20 min Hillswick → Voxter13 mi · 20 min Hillswick → Scatsta GB15 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Runn to Hillswick?: The distance between Runn and Hillswick is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Runn to Hillswick?: The drive from Runn to Hillswick takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Runn to Hillswick?: The fastest route from Runn to Hillswick covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Hillswick from Runn?: Hillswick lies roughly to the north of Runn.
Which roads does the route from Runn to Hillswick follow?: The drive from Runn to Hillswick mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Runn and Hillswick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Runn to Hillswick, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

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