How far is it from Achavanich to Stenness?

The distance between Achavanich and Stenness is 124 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Stenness?

The drive from Achavanich to Stenness takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Achavanich to Stenness covers 124 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Stenness lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.

The drive from Achavanich to Stenness mainly follows A9, A836.

Distance: 124 kmDrive time: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Achavanich to Stenness takes about 2 h 25 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 124 km. The straight-line distance is 71 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Achingills, Keiss, John O' Groats, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Kirkwall. Driving directions

Driving directions23 · 124 km

The return trip from Stenness to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 124 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 August 2026.

How far is it from Achavanich to Stenness?: The distance between Achavanich and Stenness is 124 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Stenness?: The drive from Achavanich to Stenness takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Achavanich to Stenness?: The fastest route from Achavanich to Stenness covers 124 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Stenness from Achavanich?: Stenness lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.
Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Stenness follow?: The drive from Achavanich to Stenness mainly follows A9, A836.