How far is it from Achavanich to Stenness?

The distance between Achavanich and Stenness is 77 mi 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 77 mi 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.

Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Stenness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Stenness, 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: 43.

Achavanich Stenness

Distance: 77 miDuration: 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 77 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Achingills, Keiss, John O' Groats, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Kirkwall. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 77 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 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
18 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
19 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
20 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
21 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
22 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 11 mi
23 Arrive right

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The return trip from Stenness to Achavanich covers roughly the same distance, 77 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

43 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
Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 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
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Stenness → Quholm4 mi · 10 min Stenness → Tuskerbister5 mi · 10 min Stenness → Heddle5 mi · 10 min Stenness → Beaquoy9 mi · 15 min Stenness → Costa15 mi · 25 min Stenness → Whitehall Village35 mi · 7 h 50 min

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

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How far is it from Achavanich to Stenness?: The distance between Achavanich and Stenness is 77 mi 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 77 mi 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.
Are there charging stations between Achavanich and Stenness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Achavanich to Stenness, 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: 43.

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