How far is it from Achavanich to Orphir?

The distance between Achavanich and Orphir is 73 mi by road.

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

The drive from Achavanich to Orphir takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Achavanich to Orphir?

The fastest route from Achavanich to Orphir covers 73 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Orphir from Achavanich?

Orphir lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.

Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Orphir follow?

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

Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Orphir?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Orphir, 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 Orphir

Distance: 73 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Achavanich to Orphir takes about 2 h 20 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 73 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Weydale, Rackwick, Orkney Islands, Papigoe, Nether Button, Scapa. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 73 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 6 mi
19 Arrive left

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The return trip from Orphir to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 73 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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Orphir → Hatston9 mi · 15 min Orphir → Voy13 mi · 20 min Orphir → Calfsound31 mi · 5 h 40 min Orphir → Smerquoy8 mi · 15 min Orphir → Coubister10 mi · 20 min Orphir → Netherbrough11 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Achavanich to Orphir?: The distance between Achavanich and Orphir is 73 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Achavanich to Orphir?: The drive from Achavanich to Orphir takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Achavanich to Orphir?: The fastest route from Achavanich to Orphir covers 73 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Orphir from Achavanich?: Orphir lies roughly to the north of Achavanich.
Which roads does the route from Achavanich to Orphir follow?: The drive from Achavanich to Orphir mainly follows A9, A836.
Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Orphir?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Orphir, 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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