How far is it from Braeswick to Hoy?

The distance between Braeswick and Hoy is 49 mi by road.

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

The drive from Braeswick to Hoy takes approximately 8 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Braeswick to Hoy?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Hoy covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 55 min.

Which direction is Hoy from Braeswick?

Hoy lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Hoy?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Hoy, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

Braeswick Hoy

Distance: 49 miDuration: 8 h 55 min

Driving from Braeswick to Hoy takes about 8 h 55 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 32 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gorseness, Saint Mary's, Stenness, Lyness, Cairston. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 49 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 left onto Junction Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Wellington Street 169 yd
12 Continue straight onto High Street 118 yd
13 Turn slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn right onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight 8 mi
16 Continue straight 2 mi
17 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi
18 Turn left 1 mi
19 Turn slightly right 176 yd
20 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
21 Continue straight 1 mi
22 Turn left 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
24 Turn left 10 mi
25 At end of road, turn left 2 yd
26 Arrive

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The return trip from Hoy to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

31 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 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

St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Popular destinations close by

Hoy → Netherbrough29 mi · 2 h 35 min Hoy → Corston, Orkney Islands30 mi · 2 h 40 min Hoy → Sandwick, Orkney Islands42 mi · 2 h 55 min Hoy → Gills59 mi · 3 h 55 min Hoy → Crockness12 mi · 25 min Hoy → Petertown18 mi · 2 h 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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How far is it from Braeswick to Hoy?: The distance between Braeswick and Hoy is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Hoy?: The drive from Braeswick to Hoy takes approximately 8 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Hoy?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Hoy covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 55 min.
Which direction is Hoy from Braeswick?: Hoy lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Hoy?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Hoy, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

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