How far is it from Aikerness to Petertown?

The distance between Aikerness and Petertown is 41 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Aikerness to Petertown?

The drive from Aikerness to Petertown takes approximately 6 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Aikerness to Petertown?

The fastest route from Aikerness to Petertown covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 50 min.

Which direction is Petertown from Aikerness?

Petertown lies roughly to the south of Aikerness.

Are there charging stations between Aikerness and Petertown?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Aikerness to Petertown, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Aikerness Petertown

Distance: 41 miDuration: 6 h 50 min

Driving from Aikerness to Petertown takes about 6 h 50 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 41 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wasbister, Orkney Islands, St Ola, Orkney Islands, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Mirbister. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 41 mi

1 Depart onto Aikerness Road 2 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 8 mi
3 Turn left 162 yd
4 Turn left 64 yd
5 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
6 Continue straight 67 yd
7 Turn left 44 yd
8 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Shore Street 70 yd
10 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
11 At roundabout, take exit left onto Junction Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Wellington Street 169 yd
13 Continue straight onto High Street 118 yd

14 Turn slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight 8 mi
17 Continue straight 3 mi
18 Arrive

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The return trip from Petertown to Aikerness covers roughly the same distance, 41 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Petertown → Orphir4 mi · 10 min Petertown → Kirbister, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Petertown → Wyng17 mi · 2 h 20 min Petertown → Ireland, Orkney Islands4 mi · 10 min Petertown → Kirbister, Orkney Islands 26 mi · 10 min Petertown → Outertown10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from Aikerness to Petertown?: The distance between Aikerness and Petertown is 41 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Aikerness to Petertown?: The drive from Aikerness to Petertown takes approximately 6 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Aikerness to Petertown?: The fastest route from Aikerness to Petertown covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 50 min.
Which direction is Petertown from Aikerness?: Petertown lies roughly to the south of Aikerness.
Are there charging stations between Aikerness and Petertown?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Aikerness to Petertown, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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