How far is it from Braeswick to Cleat?

The distance between Braeswick and Cleat is 44 mi by road.

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

The drive from Braeswick to Cleat takes approximately 6 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Braeswick to Cleat?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Cleat covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 55 min.

Which direction is Cleat from Braeswick?

Cleat lies roughly to the south of Braeswick.

Which roads does the route from Braeswick to Cleat follow?

The drive from Braeswick to Cleat mainly follows A961.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Cleat?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Cleat, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

Braeswick Cleat

Distance: 44 miDuration: 6 h 55 min

Driving from Braeswick to Cleat takes about 6 h 55 min via A961. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kirkwall, Nether Button, Saint Mary's, Hillside, Orkney Islands, Cleat. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 44 mi

1 Depart 2 mi
2 Keep straight 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
4 Turn left onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
5 Continue straight 67 yd
6 Turn left 44 yd
7 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Shore Street 56 yd
9 Turn right onto St. Catherine's Place 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn right onto Queen Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto King Street 121 yd
12 Continue straight onto School Place 166 yd
13 Continue left onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Holm Road 19 mi
16 Continue slightly left 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Cleat Road 2 mi
18 Arrive onto Cleat Road

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The return trip from Cleat to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

28 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
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

St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Cleat → Deerness21 mi · 35 min Cleat → Hobbister27 mi · 40 min Cleat → Orphir28 mi · 45 min Cleat → Georth36 mi · 55 min Cleat → Watten41 mi · 1 h 50 min Cleat → Laminess45 mi · 7 h

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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 Braeswick to Cleat?: The distance between Braeswick and Cleat is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Cleat?: The drive from Braeswick to Cleat takes approximately 6 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Cleat?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Cleat covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 55 min.
Which direction is Cleat from Braeswick?: Cleat lies roughly to the south of Braeswick.
Which roads does the route from Braeswick to Cleat follow?: The drive from Braeswick to Cleat mainly follows A961.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Cleat?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Cleat, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

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