How far is it from Shinness to Tongue?

The distance between Shinness and Tongue is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shinness to Tongue?

The drive from Shinness to Tongue takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Shinness to Tongue?

The fastest route from Shinness to Tongue covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Tongue from Shinness?

Tongue lies roughly to the north of Shinness.

Which roads does the route from Shinness to Tongue follow?

The drive from Shinness to Tongue mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Shinness and Tongue?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shinness to Tongue, including A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Tongue, Tongue (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Shinness Tongue

Distance: 38 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Shinness to Tongue takes about 50 min via A836. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Colaboll, Ribigill. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 38 mi

1 Depart 3 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 34 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 Continue straight 1 mi
5 Turn left 1 mi
6 Arrive left

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The return trip from Tongue to Shinness covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 33 mi

A836, BettyhillA836, Bettyhill, Highland, KW14 7SP50 kW
EV Charging – LairgLairg, Scotland, IV27 4AU50 kW
Tongue, TongueTongue, Tongue, Highland, IV27 4XD50 kW
Falls of Shin Visitors Centre, LairgFalls of Shin Visitors Centre, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4EE22 kW
Station Road, The Links, Golspie Business PaStation Road, The Links, Golspie Business Pa, IV27 4EE22 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Tongue → Glenrossal48 mi · 1 h 5 min Tongue → Buldoo35 mi · 55 min Tongue → Midtown4 mi · 10 min Tongue → Clashclevan9 mi · 20 min Tongue → Rhian31 mi · 40 min Tongue → Skullomie5 mi · 15 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 Shinness to Tongue?: The distance between Shinness and Tongue is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shinness to Tongue?: The drive from Shinness to Tongue takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Shinness to Tongue?: The fastest route from Shinness to Tongue covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Tongue from Shinness?: Tongue lies roughly to the north of Shinness.
Which roads does the route from Shinness to Tongue follow?: The drive from Shinness to Tongue mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Shinness and Tongue?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shinness to Tongue, including A836, Bettyhill (50 kW); EV Charging – Lairg (50 kW); Tongue, Tongue (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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