How far is it from Swinister to Setter?

The distance between Swinister and Setter is 42 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Swinister to Setter?

The drive from Swinister to Setter takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Swinister to Setter?

The fastest route from Swinister to Setter covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Setter from Swinister?

Setter lies roughly to the north of Swinister.

Which roads does the route from Swinister to Setter follow?

The drive from Swinister to Setter mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Swinister and Setter?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Swinister to Setter, 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.

Swinister Setter

Distance: 42 miDuration: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Swinister to Setter takes about 1 h 55 min via A970. The distance is 42 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Fladdabister, Wadbister, Freester, Collafirth. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 42 mi

1 Depart onto Brakefield Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 10 mi
4 Turn left 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
6 Continue left 15 mi
7 Turn right onto Isles Road 10 mi
8 Continue straight 3 mi

9 Continue straight 2 mi
10 Turn left 62 yd
11 Arrive

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The return trip from Setter to Swinister covers roughly the same distance, 42 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

EV Charging Points

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Setter → Mid Yell10 mi · 20 min Setter → Gossabrough9 mi · 20 min Setter → Brough, Shetland Islands27 mi · 3 h 15 min Setter → Houlland, Shetland Islands 25 mi · 10 min Setter → Sellafirth15 mi · 25 min Setter → Hultness17 mi · 1 h 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 Swinister to Setter?: The distance between Swinister and Setter is 42 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Swinister to Setter?: The drive from Swinister to Setter takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Swinister to Setter?: The fastest route from Swinister to Setter covers 42 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Setter from Swinister?: Setter lies roughly to the north of Swinister.
Which roads does the route from Swinister to Setter follow?: The drive from Swinister to Setter mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Swinister and Setter?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Swinister to Setter, 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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