How far is it from Achavanich to Brims?

The distance between Achavanich and Brims is 88 mi by road.

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

The drive from Achavanich to Brims takes approximately 4 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Achavanich to Brims?

The fastest route from Achavanich to Brims covers 88 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 30 min.

Which direction is Brims from Achavanich?

Brims lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.

Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Brims follow?

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

Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Brims?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Brims, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

Achavanich Brims

Distance: 88 miDuration: 4 h 30 min

Driving from Achavanich to Brims takes about 4 h 30 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 88 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dixonfield, Papigoe, Nether Button, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Ireland, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 88 mi

1 Depart 12 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
3 Continue right onto Castletown Road 1 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto Castletown Road 5 mi
5 Turn straight onto Main Street 11 mi
6 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
7 Turn right 152 yd
8 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
9 Continue straight 43 yd
10 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
12 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
13 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi

14 Turn left 14 mi
15 Turn slightly left onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
16 At roundabout, take exit left onto Foreland Road 1 mi
17 Continue slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight 8 mi
19 Continue straight 2 mi
20 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi
21 Turn left 1 mi
22 Turn slightly right 176 yd
23 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
24 Continue straight 1 mi
25 Turn left 1 mi
26 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
27 Turn right 1 mi
28 Arrive 1 yd

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The return trip from Brims to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 88 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

39 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Highland Council Village Road, LybsterHighland Council Village Road, Lybster, Scotland, KW13 1UL51 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Stromness Port
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Popular destinations close by

Brims → Grimeston23 mi · 2 h 30 min Brims → Kirkwall24 mi · 2 h 25 min Brims → Ireland, Orkney Islands18 mi · 2 h 20 min Brims → Smerquoy23 mi · 2 h 30 min Brims → Corston, Orkney Islands27 mi · 2 h 35 min Brims → Marwick30 mi · 2 h 40 min

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

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How far is it from Achavanich to Brims?: The distance between Achavanich and Brims is 88 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Brims?: The drive from Achavanich to Brims takes approximately 4 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Achavanich to Brims?: The fastest route from Achavanich to Brims covers 88 mi with a driving time of approximately 4 h 30 min.
Which direction is Brims from Achavanich?: Brims lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.
Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Brims follow?: The drive from Achavanich to Brims mainly follows A9, A836.
Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Brims?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Brims, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

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