How far is it from Skellister to Westing?

The distance between Skellister and Westing is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Skellister to Westing?

The drive from Skellister to Westing takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Skellister to Westing?

The fastest route from Skellister to Westing covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Westing from Skellister?

Westing lies roughly to the north of Skellister.

Which roads does the route from Skellister to Westing follow?

The drive from Skellister to Westing mainly follows A968.

Are there charging stations between Skellister and Westing?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Skellister to Westing, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

Skellister Westing

Distance: 47 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Skellister to Westing takes about 2 h 30 min via A968. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Saltness, Hamnavoe, Shetland Islands 2, West Sandwick, Belmont, Shetland Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 47 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 3 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 7 mi
4 Turn right onto Isles Road 10 mi
5 Continue straight 3 mi
6 Continue straight 18 mi
7 Continue straight 2 mi
8 Continue straight 3 mi

9 Turn left 2 mi
10 Continue straight 1 mi
11 Arrive

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The return trip from Westing to Skellister covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

25 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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Westing → Gutcher7 mi · 40 min Westing → Mangaster40 mi · 2 h 25 min Westing → East Burrafirth43 mi · 2 h 25 min Westing → Muness6 mi · 20 min Westing → Baliasta7 mi · 20 min Westing → Colvister11 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Skellister to Westing?: The distance between Skellister and Westing is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Skellister to Westing?: The drive from Skellister to Westing takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Skellister to Westing?: The fastest route from Skellister to Westing covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Westing from Skellister?: Westing lies roughly to the north of Skellister.
Which roads does the route from Skellister to Westing follow?: The drive from Skellister to Westing mainly follows A968.
Are there charging stations between Skellister and Westing?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Skellister to Westing, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

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