How far is it from Sandness to Silwick?

The distance between Sandness and Silwick is 20 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sandness to Silwick?

The drive from Sandness to Silwick takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Sandness to Silwick?

The fastest route from Sandness to Silwick covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Silwick from Sandness?

Silwick lies roughly to the south-east of Sandness.

Are there charging stations between Sandness and Silwick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sandness to Silwick, including 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Bixter Car Park, Bixter (22 kW); Mairs Quay, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 12.

Sandness Silwick

Distance: 20 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Sandness to Silwick takes about 40 min via A971. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 20 mi

1 Depart right 7 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 5 mi
3 Continue right 7 mi
4 Turn sharp left 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
6 Arrive

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The return trip from Silwick to Sandness covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

5 chargers

14 Commercial Road, Shetland14 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE2 9NA22 kW
Bixter Car Park, BixterBixter Car Park, Bixter, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9NN22 kW
Mairs Quay, LerwickMairs Quay, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX22 kW
Lochside, LerwickLochside, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PJ7 kW
South Road, LerwickSouth Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0RD7 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Silwick → Houlland, Shetland Islands38 mi · 1 h 5 min Silwick → Cumlewick39 mi · 1 h 10 min Silwick → East Burrafirth16 mi · 35 min Silwick → Nibon36 mi · 1 h 10 min Silwick → West Heogaland45 mi · 1 h 15 min Silwick → Semblister7 mi · 20 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 Sandness to Silwick?: The distance between Sandness and Silwick is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sandness to Silwick?: The drive from Sandness to Silwick takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Sandness to Silwick?: The fastest route from Sandness to Silwick covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Silwick from Sandness?: Silwick lies roughly to the south-east of Sandness.
Are there charging stations between Sandness and Silwick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sandness to Silwick, including 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Bixter Car Park, Bixter (22 kW); Mairs Quay, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 12.

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