How far is it from Braeswick to Reaster?

The distance between Braeswick and Reaster is 67 mi by road.

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

The drive from Braeswick to Reaster takes approximately 8 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Braeswick to Reaster?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Reaster covers 67 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.

Which direction is Reaster from Braeswick?

Reaster lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Reaster?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Reaster, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

Braeswick Reaster

Distance: 67 miDuration: 8 h 15 min

Driving from Braeswick to Reaster takes about 8 h 15 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 67 mi. The straight-line distance is 50 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kirkwall, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Tankerness, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Quoyness. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 67 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 right 6 mi
24 Turn left 2 mi
25 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
26 At end of road, turn left 3 mi
27 Arrive

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The return trip from Reaster to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 67 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

33 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
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Reaster → Brabsterdorran8 mi · 25 min Reaster → Pennyland, Highland12 mi · 25 min Reaster → Skirza14 mi · 30 min Reaster → Duncansby17 mi · 35 min Reaster → Upper Dounreay21 mi · 40 min Reaster → Mybster21 mi · 35 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 Reaster?: The distance between Braeswick and Reaster is 67 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Reaster?: The drive from Braeswick to Reaster takes approximately 8 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Reaster?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Reaster covers 67 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.
Which direction is Reaster from Braeswick?: Reaster lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Reaster?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Reaster, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

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