How far is it from Whiteness to Lerwick?

The distance between Whiteness and Lerwick is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Whiteness to Lerwick?

The drive from Whiteness to Lerwick takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Whiteness to Lerwick?

The fastest route from Whiteness to Lerwick covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Lerwick from Whiteness?

Lerwick lies roughly to the south-east of Whiteness.

Are there charging stations between Whiteness and Lerwick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Whiteness to Lerwick, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

Whiteness Lerwick

Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Whiteness to Lerwick takes about 20 min via A970. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 10 mi

1 Depart onto South Whiteness Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 4 mi
3 Turn right 5 mi
4 At roundabout, take exit left onto Holmsgarth Road 1 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit left 54 yd
6 Continue straight 1 mi
7 Continue right onto Garthspool Road 132 yd
8 Turn left onto North Road 104 yd

9 Continue straight onto Commercial Road 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Market Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Hill Lane 102 yd
12 Turn left 76 yd
13 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Lerwick to Whiteness covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

19 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 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
Mairs Quay, LerwickMairs Quay, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX22 kW

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Lerwick → Ham, Shetland Islands 24 mi · 25 min Lerwick → Garth, Shetland Islands15 mi · 30 min Lerwick → Brindister, Shetland Islands 25 mi · 15 min Lerwick → Quarff7 mi · 15 min Lerwick → Innbanks26 mi · 45 min Lerwick → Midbrake53 mi · 2 h 15 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 Whiteness to Lerwick?: The distance between Whiteness and Lerwick is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Whiteness to Lerwick?: The drive from Whiteness to Lerwick takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Whiteness to Lerwick?: The fastest route from Whiteness to Lerwick covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Lerwick from Whiteness?: Lerwick lies roughly to the south-east of Whiteness.
Are there charging stations between Whiteness and Lerwick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Whiteness to Lerwick, including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

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