How far is it from Midland to Thurso?

The distance between Midland and Thurso is 95 km by road.

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

The drive from Midland to Thurso takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Midland to Thurso?

The fastest route from Midland to Thurso covers 95 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Thurso from Midland?

Thurso lies roughly to the south-west of Midland.

Which roads does the route from Midland to Thurso follow?

The drive from Midland to Thurso mainly follows A836.

Where can I camp between Midland and Thurso?

Along the route from Midland to Thurso you can stop for the night or service your van at Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre, Ferry View Campsite.

Midland Thurso

Distance: 95 kmDrive time: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Midland to Thurso takes about 2 h 5 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 95 km. The straight-line distance is 42 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Greenigoe, Scapa, Grimness, East Canisbay, Thurso East. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 95 km

1 Depart 4 m
2 Turn slightly left 132 m
3 Keep slightly right 95 m
4 Turn right onto Houton Road 204 m
5 Turn right 2 km
6 Turn slightly right 13 km
7 Continue slightly right onto Foreland Road 525 m
8 At roundabout, take exit right onto Holm Branch Road 556 m
9 Continue slightly right onto Holm Road 22 km
10 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 596 m
11 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 114 m
12 Continue straight onto Pier Road 603 m
13 Turn right 39 m

14 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 29 km
15 Continue straight 144 m
16 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 342 m
17 At end of road, turn right 18 km
18 Turn straight onto Castletown Road 8 km
19 At end of road, turn right onto Sir George's Street 344 m
20 At end of road, turn left onto Sir John's Square 15 m
21 Continue right onto Sir John's Square 58 m
22 Turn left onto Princes Street 159 m
23 Turn right onto Robertson's Lane 58 m
24 Turn left onto Barrock Street 34 m
25 Arrive right onto Barrock Street

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The return trip from Thurso to Midland covers roughly the same distance, 95 km.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Midland to Thurso?: The distance between Midland and Thurso is 95 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Midland to Thurso?: The drive from Midland to Thurso takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Midland to Thurso?: The fastest route from Midland to Thurso covers 95 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Thurso from Midland?: Thurso lies roughly to the south-west of Midland.
Which roads does the route from Midland to Thurso follow?: The drive from Midland to Thurso mainly follows A836.
Where can I camp between Midland and Thurso?: Along the route from Midland to Thurso you can stop for the night or service your van at Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre, Ferry View Campsite.

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