How far is it from Backaland to Outertown?

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

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

The drive from Backaland to Outertown takes approximately 5 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Backaland to Outertown?

The fastest route from Backaland to Outertown covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 50 min.

Which direction is Outertown from Backaland?

Outertown lies roughly to the south-west of Backaland.

Are there charging stations between Backaland and Outertown?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backaland to Outertown, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Backaland Outertown

Distance: 35 miDuration: 5 h 50 min

Driving from Backaland to Outertown takes about 5 h 50 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St Ola, Orkney Islands, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Stenness, Cairston, Innertown. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 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 straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi
10 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 15 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit right onto North End Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Back Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Outertown Road 2 mi
14 Arrive onto Outertown Road

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 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

Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Outertown → Grimbister12 mi · 25 min Outertown → Tenston9 mi · 25 min Outertown → Bimbister11 mi · 25 min Outertown → Navershaw4 mi · 15 min Outertown → Ireland, Orkney Islands8 mi · 20 min Outertown → Clestrain9 mi · 20 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 Outertown?: The distance between Backaland and Outertown is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backaland to Outertown?: The drive from Backaland to Outertown takes approximately 5 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Backaland to Outertown?: The fastest route from Backaland to Outertown covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 50 min.
Which direction is Outertown from Backaland?: Outertown lies roughly to the south-west of Backaland.
Are there charging stations between Backaland and Outertown?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backaland to Outertown, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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