How far is it from Bowertower to Braeswick?

The distance between Bowertower and Braeswick is 72 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bowertower to Braeswick?

The drive from Bowertower to Braeswick takes approximately 8 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Bowertower to Braeswick?

The fastest route from Bowertower to Braeswick covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.

Which direction is Braeswick from Bowertower?

Braeswick lies roughly to the north-east of Bowertower.

Are there charging stations between Bowertower and Braeswick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bowertower to Braeswick, 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: 33.

Bowertower Braeswick

Distance: 72 miDuration: 8 h 15 min

Driving from Bowertower to Braeswick takes about 8 h 15 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 72 mi. The straight-line distance is 53 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sortat, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Burwick, Nether Button, Gorseness. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 72 mi

1 Depart left 1 mi
2 Turn left 5 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 11 mi
4 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
5 Turn right 152 yd
6 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
7 Continue straight 43 yd
8 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
10 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
11 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
12 Turn left 14 mi
13 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
16 Turn right onto School Place 166 yd
17 Continue straight onto King Street 121 yd
18 Continue straight onto Queen Street 1 mi
19 Turn left onto St. Catherine's Place 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Shore Street 56 yd
21 Turn right 1 mi
22 Turn left 110 yd
23 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
24 Turn right onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
25 Continue straight 1 mi
26 Turn straight 93 yd
27 Continue straight 2 mi
28 Arrive

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The return trip from Braeswick to Bowertower covers roughly the same distance, 72 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

33 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
Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Braeswick → Midland33 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Gorseness35 mi · 6 h 50 min Braeswick → Nether Button28 mi · 6 h 35 min Braeswick → Heddle30 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Deerness32 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Germiston GB33 mi · 6 h 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 August 2026.

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How far is it from Bowertower to Braeswick?: The distance between Bowertower and Braeswick is 72 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bowertower to Braeswick?: The drive from Bowertower to Braeswick takes approximately 8 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Bowertower to Braeswick?: The fastest route from Bowertower to Braeswick covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.
Which direction is Braeswick from Bowertower?: Braeswick lies roughly to the north-east of Bowertower.
Are there charging stations between Bowertower and Braeswick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bowertower to Braeswick, 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: 33.

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