How far is it from Alterwall to Hestwall?

The distance between Alterwall and Hestwall is 55 mi by road.

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

The drive from Alterwall to Hestwall takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Alterwall to Hestwall?

The fastest route from Alterwall to Hestwall covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Which direction is Hestwall from Alterwall?

Hestwall lies roughly to the north of Alterwall.

Are there charging stations between Alterwall and Hestwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alterwall to Hestwall, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

Alterwall Hestwall

Distance: 55 miDuration: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Alterwall to Hestwall takes about 2 h 10 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 33 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in West Canisbay, Grimness, St Ola, Orkney Islands, Kirkwall, Stenness. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 55 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 14 mi

14 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
17 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
18 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
19 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
20 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
21 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 10 mi
22 Turn right onto Brodgar Road 5 mi
23 At end of road, turn left 163 yd
24 Turn right 23 yd
25 Arrive

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The return trip from Hestwall to Alterwall covers roughly the same distance, 55 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
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
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
Kirkwall Port
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Hestwall → Aikers31 mi · 50 min Hestwall → Brough, Orkney Islands6 mi · 10 min Hestwall → Harray6 mi · 10 min Hestwall → Braeswick37 mi · 6 h 50 min Hestwall → Gills49 mi · 1 h 50 min Hestwall → Scarwell5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Alterwall to Hestwall?: The distance between Alterwall and Hestwall is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alterwall to Hestwall?: The drive from Alterwall to Hestwall takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Alterwall to Hestwall?: The fastest route from Alterwall to Hestwall covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Hestwall from Alterwall?: Hestwall lies roughly to the north of Alterwall.
Are there charging stations between Alterwall and Hestwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alterwall to Hestwall, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 39.

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