How far is it from Alterwall to Scapa?

The distance between Alterwall and Scapa is 41 mi by road.

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

The drive from Alterwall to Scapa takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Alterwall to Scapa?

The fastest route from Alterwall to Scapa covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Scapa from Alterwall?

Scapa lies roughly to the north of Alterwall.

Are there charging stations between Alterwall and Scapa?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alterwall to Scapa, 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: 29.

Alterwall Scapa

Distance: 41 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Alterwall to Scapa takes about 1 h 45 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 41 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ireland, Orkney Islands, Burwick, Burray Village, Saint Mary's, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 41 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 Turn slightly left onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
15 At roundabout, take exit left onto Foreland Road 1 mi
16 Continue slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
17 Continue left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
18 Arrive right onto Old Scapa Road

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The return trip from Scapa to Alterwall covers roughly the same distance, 41 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

29 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
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

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

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Scapa → Smerquoy4 mi · 10 min Scapa → Saint Mary's7 mi · 15 min Scapa → Tankerness7 mi · 15 min Scapa → Orphir7 mi · 10 min Scapa → Lady31 mi · 6 h 40 min Scapa → Halkirk57 mi · 2 h

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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 Scapa?: The distance between Alterwall and Scapa is 41 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alterwall to Scapa?: The drive from Alterwall to Scapa takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Alterwall to Scapa?: The fastest route from Alterwall to Scapa covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Scapa from Alterwall?: Scapa lies roughly to the north of Alterwall.
Are there charging stations between Alterwall and Scapa?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alterwall to Scapa, 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: 29.

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