How far is it from Braeswick to Grimness?

The distance between Braeswick and Grimness is 36 mi by road.

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

The drive from Braeswick to Grimness takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Braeswick to Grimness?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Grimness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.

Which direction is Grimness from Braeswick?

Grimness lies roughly to the south of Braeswick.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Grimness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Grimness, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

Braeswick Grimness

Distance: 36 miDuration: 6 h 45 min

Driving from Braeswick to Grimness takes about 6 h 45 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, St Ola, Orkney Islands, Saint Mary's, Tankerness, Grimness. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 36 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 13 mi
16 Turn left onto Grimness Road 1 mi
17 Arrive onto Grimness Road

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The return trip from Grimness to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

25 chargers

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
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, 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 routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Grimness → Ham, Highland29 mi · 1 h 20 min Grimness → Laminess37 mi · 6 h 45 min Grimness → Smerlie56 mi · 2 h Grimness → Kirkwall14 mi · 20 min Grimness → Yinstay16 mi · 30 min Grimness → Brabstermire25 mi · 1 h 15 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 Braeswick to Grimness?: The distance between Braeswick and Grimness is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Grimness?: The drive from Braeswick to Grimness takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Grimness?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Grimness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.
Which direction is Grimness from Braeswick?: Grimness lies roughly to the south of Braeswick.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Grimness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Grimness, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

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