How far is it from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands?

The distance between Birsay and Otterswick, Orkney Islands is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands?

The drive from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands?

The fastest route from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.

Which direction is Otterswick, Orkney Islands from Birsay?

Otterswick, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the east of Birsay.

Are there charging stations between Birsay and Otterswick, Orkney Islands?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands, 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.

Birsay Otterswick, Orkney Islands

Distance: 48 miDuration: 7 h 5 min

Driving from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands takes about 7 h 5 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tronston, Stenness, Crookness, Blackhill, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 48 mi

1 Depart left 40 yd
2 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
3 Continue straight 9 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 7 mi
5 Turn straight 2 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Harbour Street 1 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Turn left 110 yd
10 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
11 Turn right onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
12 Continue straight 1 mi
13 Turn straight 93 yd
14 Continue straight 7 mi
15 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
16 Turn right 1 mi
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay covers roughly the same distance, 48 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

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Otterswick, Orkney Islands → Kirbuster46 mi · 7 h 5 min Otterswick, Orkney Islands → Everbay24 mi · 3 h 50 min Otterswick, Orkney Islands → St Mary's, Orkney Islands35 mi · 6 h 50 min Otterswick, Orkney Islands → Deerness39 mi · 6 h 55 min Otterswick, Orkney Islands → Innertown45 mi · 7 h 5 min Otterswick, Orkney Islands → Nether Button34 mi · 6 h 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands?: The distance between Birsay and Otterswick, Orkney Islands is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands?: The drive from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands?: The fastest route from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.
Which direction is Otterswick, Orkney Islands from Birsay?: Otterswick, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the east of Birsay.
Are there charging stations between Birsay and Otterswick, Orkney Islands?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands, 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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