How far is it from Braeswick to Thurso?

The distance between Braeswick and Thurso is 116 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Thurso?

The drive from Braeswick to Thurso takes approximately 8 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Braeswick to Thurso covers 116 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.

Thurso lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.

The drive from Braeswick to Thurso mainly follows A836.

Distance: 116 kmDrive time: 8 h 15 min

Driving from Braeswick to Thurso takes about 8 h 15 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 116 km. The straight-line distance is 85 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Burwick, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Rackwick, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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The return trip from Thurso to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 116 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

How far is it from Braeswick to Thurso?: The distance between Braeswick and Thurso is 116 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Thurso?: The drive from Braeswick to Thurso takes approximately 8 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Thurso?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Thurso covers 116 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.
Which direction is Thurso from Braeswick?: Thurso lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.
Which roads does the route from Braeswick to Thurso follow?: The drive from Braeswick to Thurso mainly follows A836.