How far is it from Braeswick to Hestwall?

The distance between Braeswick and Hestwall is 37 mi by road.

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

The drive from Braeswick to Hestwall takes approximately 6 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Braeswick to Hestwall?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Hestwall covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 50 min.

Which direction is Hestwall from Braeswick?

Hestwall lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Hestwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Hestwall, 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.

Braeswick Hestwall

Distance: 37 miDuration: 6 h 50 min

Driving from Braeswick to Hestwall takes about 6 h 50 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Crookness, Grimeston, Stenness. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 37 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 right onto Shore Street 70 yd

9 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
10 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 10 mi
12 Turn right onto Brodgar Road 5 mi
13 At end of road, turn left 163 yd
14 Turn right 23 yd
15 Arrive

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The return trip from Hestwall to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 37 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

Hestwall → Scarwell5 mi · 10 min Hestwall → Brough, Orkney Islands6 mi · 10 min Hestwall → Harray6 mi · 10 min Hestwall → Tuskerbister9 mi · 20 min Hestwall → Aikers31 mi · 50 min Hestwall → Gills49 mi · 1 h 50 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 Hestwall?: The distance between Braeswick and Hestwall is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Hestwall?: The drive from Braeswick to Hestwall takes approximately 6 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Hestwall?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Hestwall covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 50 min.
Which direction is Hestwall from Braeswick?: Hestwall lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Hestwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Hestwall, 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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