How far is it from Braeswick to Gansclet?

The distance between Braeswick and Gansclet is 81 mi by road.

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

The drive from Braeswick to Gansclet takes approximately 8 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Braeswick to Gansclet?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Gansclet covers 81 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 30 min.

Which direction is Gansclet from Braeswick?

Gansclet lies roughly to the south of Braeswick.

Which roads does the route from Braeswick to Gansclet follow?

The drive from Braeswick to Gansclet mainly follows A99.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Gansclet?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Gansclet, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 37.

Braeswick Gansclet

Distance: 81 miDuration: 8 h 30 min

Driving from Braeswick to Gansclet takes about 8 h 30 min via A99. The distance is 81 mi. The straight-line distance is 60 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Crookness, Scapa, Burwick, Auckingill, Gillock, Highland 2. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 81 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 14 mi
16 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
18 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
19 Turn right 43 yd
20 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
21 Continue straight 158 yd
22 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
24 At end of road, turn right 14 mi
25 Continue left 4 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto Cliff Road 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Francis Street 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto South Road 4 mi
29 Turn right 1 mi
30 Continue straight 1 mi
31 Arrive

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The return trip from Gansclet to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 81 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

37 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Highland Council Village Road, LybsterHighland Council Village Road, Lybster, Scotland, KW13 1UL51 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Popular destinations close by

Gansclet → Weydale21 mi · 40 min Gansclet → Mireland13 mi · 25 min Gansclet → Duncansby23 mi · 40 min Gansclet → Whaligoe4 mi · 10 min Gansclet → Janetstown, Highland6 mi · 10 min Gansclet → Overton, Highland7 mi · 10 min

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

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How far is it from Braeswick to Gansclet?: The distance between Braeswick and Gansclet is 81 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Gansclet?: The drive from Braeswick to Gansclet takes approximately 8 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Gansclet?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Gansclet covers 81 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 30 min.
Which direction is Gansclet from Braeswick?: Gansclet lies roughly to the south of Braeswick.
Which roads does the route from Braeswick to Gansclet follow?: The drive from Braeswick to Gansclet mainly follows A99.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Gansclet?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Gansclet, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Highland Council Village Road, Lybster (51 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 37.

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