How far is it from Backaland to Stenso?

The distance between Backaland and Stenso is 34 mi by road.

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

The drive from Backaland to Stenso takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Backaland to Stenso?

The fastest route from Backaland to Stenso covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.

Which direction is Stenso from Backaland?

Stenso lies roughly to the west of Backaland.

Are there charging stations between Backaland and Stenso?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backaland to Stenso, 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 Stenso

Distance: 34 miDuration: 5 h 45 min

Driving from Backaland to Stenso takes about 5 h 45 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Cursiter, Gorseness, Woodwick. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 34 mi

The drive takes about 5 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 33 miles along the B9063. Following the Kirkwall-Eday road and the A966 across the islands, the route leads into Stenso, located within a cluster of small communities in the fertile interior.

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 7 mi
11 Turn right 9 mi
12 Turn left onto Hillside Road 1 mi
13 Turn left 2 yd
14 Arrive

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The return trip from Stenso to Backaland covers roughly the same distance, 34 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

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Stenso → Gills50 mi · 1 h 55 min Stenso → Brough, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Stenso → Appietown8 mi · 15 min Stenso → Kirbuster9 mi · 15 min Stenso → Hourston6 mi · 15 min Stenso → Settiscarth7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Backaland to Stenso?: The distance between Backaland and Stenso is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backaland to Stenso?: The drive from Backaland to Stenso takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Backaland to Stenso?: The fastest route from Backaland to Stenso covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.
Which direction is Stenso from Backaland?: Stenso lies roughly to the west of Backaland.
Are there charging stations between Backaland and Stenso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backaland to Stenso, 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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