How far is it from Backaland to Lyness?

The distance between Backaland and Lyness is 35 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Backaland to Lyness?

The drive from Backaland to Lyness takes approximately 7 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Backaland to Lyness?

The fastest route from Backaland to Lyness covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 30 min.

Which direction is Lyness from Backaland?

Lyness lies roughly to the south-west of Backaland.

Are there charging stations between Backaland and Lyness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backaland to Lyness, 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: 31.

Backaland Lyness

Distance: 35 miDuration: 7 h 30 min

Driving from Backaland to Lyness takes about 7 h 30 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St Ola, Orkney Islands, Saint Mary's, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Corston, Orkney Islands, Brough, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 35 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn left 163 yd
3 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
4 Continue straight 67 yd
5 Turn left 44 yd
6 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Shore Street 70 yd
8 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
9 At roundabout, take exit left onto Junction Road 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Wellington Street 169 yd
11 Continue straight onto High Street 118 yd
12 Turn slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight 8 mi
15 Continue straight 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi
17 Turn left 1 mi
18 Turn slightly right 176 yd
19 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
20 Continue straight 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Baldreys Road 1 mi
22 Turn left 5 yd
23 Arrive

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The return trip from Lyness to Backaland covers roughly the same distance, 35 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

31 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

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Lyness → The Breck9 mi · 2 h 10 min Lyness → Skirza58 mi · 3 h 55 min Lyness → Syster62 mi · 4 h 5 min Lyness → Hurliness7 mi · 15 min Lyness → Brims7 mi · 15 min Lyness → Petertown9 mi · 2 h 5 min

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

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How far is it from Backaland to Lyness?: The distance between Backaland and Lyness is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backaland to Lyness?: The drive from Backaland to Lyness takes approximately 7 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Backaland to Lyness?: The fastest route from Backaland to Lyness covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 30 min.
Which direction is Lyness from Backaland?: Lyness lies roughly to the south-west of Backaland.
Are there charging stations between Backaland and Lyness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backaland to Lyness, 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: 31.

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