How far is it from Smithton to Merkinch?

The distance between Smithton and Merkinch is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Smithton to Merkinch?

The drive from Smithton to Merkinch takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Smithton to Merkinch?

The fastest route from Smithton to Merkinch covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Merkinch from Smithton?

Merkinch lies roughly to the west of Smithton.

Are there charging stations between Smithton and Merkinch?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Smithton to Merkinch, including Howdens Garden Centre, Inverness (360 kW); Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Inverness (150 kW); Three Witches, Ivanhoe Ave (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 26.

Smithton Merkinch

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Smithton to Merkinch takes about 15 min via A9. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 5 mi

1 Depart right onto Smithton Park 39 yd
2 Continue left onto Smithton Park 170 yd
3 Continue left onto Smithton Park 128 yd
4 At end of road, turn right onto Smithton Road 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Barn Church Road 1 mi
6 Enter rotary left 37 yd
7 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
8 Enter rotary slightly left 72 yd
9 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
11 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
12 Take exit slightly left 133 yd
13 Merge slightly right 1 mi

14 Enter rotary left onto Longman Road 47 yd
15 Exit rotary straight onto Longman Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout left 22 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
18 Enter rotary left onto Waterloo Place 69 yd
19 Exit rotary left onto Waterloo Place 107 yd
20 Continue straight onto Waterloo Bridge 123 yd
21 Continue straight onto Grant Street 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Lochalsh Court 124 yd
23 Arrive onto Lochalsh Court

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The return trip from Merkinch to Smithton covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

26 chargers

Howdens Garden Centre, InvernessHowdens Garden Centre, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV2 7PA360 kW
Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, InvernessOld Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Inverness, Highland, IV1 1NQ150 kW
Three Witches, Ivanhoe AveThree Witches, Ivanhoe Ave, Inverness, IV2 6ET75 kW
14A Ardross Street, Inverness14A Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS50 kW
1a Eastfield Way, Inverness1a Eastfield Way, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 7GD50 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Merkinch → Kirkton, Highland 47 mi · 15 min Merkinch → Easter Urray16 mi · 25 min Merkinch → Daviot, Highland8 mi · 15 min Merkinch → Kirkhill, Highland8 mi · 15 min Merkinch → Inverness Airport (INV)10 mi · 20 min Merkinch → Milton, Highland 410 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from Smithton to Merkinch?: The distance between Smithton and Merkinch is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Smithton to Merkinch?: The drive from Smithton to Merkinch takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Smithton to Merkinch?: The fastest route from Smithton to Merkinch covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Merkinch from Smithton?: Merkinch lies roughly to the west of Smithton.
Are there charging stations between Smithton and Merkinch?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Smithton to Merkinch, including Howdens Garden Centre, Inverness (360 kW); Old Town Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Inverness (150 kW); Three Witches, Ivanhoe Ave (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 26.

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