How far is it from Alterwall to Grimness?

The distance between Alterwall and Grimness is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alterwall to Grimness?

The drive from Alterwall to Grimness takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Alterwall to Grimness?

The fastest route from Alterwall to Grimness covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Grimness from Alterwall?

Grimness lies roughly to the north-east of Alterwall.

Are there charging stations between Alterwall and Grimness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alterwall to Grimness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Alterwall Grimness

Distance: 28 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Alterwall to Grimness takes about 1 h 25 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 28 mi

1 Depart 6 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 152 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
8 Continue straight 43 yd

9 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
11 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
12 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
13 Turn left 2 mi
14 Turn right onto Grimness Road 1 mi
15 Arrive onto Grimness Road

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The return trip from Grimness to Alterwall covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Charging points along the way

10 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
North Road, WickNorth Road, Wick, KW1 4QS50 kW
John O'Groats, WickJohn O'Groats, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YR35 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Grimness → Syster34 mi · 1 h 40 min Grimness → Whitehall Village38 mi · 7 h 55 min Grimness → Achavar55 mi · 2 h Grimness → Smerlie56 mi · 2 h Grimness → Newbigging, Orkney Islands5 mi · 10 min Grimness → Brims36 mi · 2 h 45 min

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

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How far is it from Alterwall to Grimness?: The distance between Alterwall and Grimness is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alterwall to Grimness?: The drive from Alterwall to Grimness takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Alterwall to Grimness?: The fastest route from Alterwall to Grimness covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Grimness from Alterwall?: Grimness lies roughly to the north-east of Alterwall.
Are there charging stations between Alterwall and Grimness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alterwall to Grimness, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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