How far is it from Braeswick to Stenso?

The distance between Braeswick and Stenso is 38 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Braeswick to Stenso?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Stenso covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 50 min.

Which direction is Stenso from Braeswick?

Stenso lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Stenso?

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

Distance: 38 miDuration: 6 h 50 min

Driving from Braeswick to Stenso takes about 6 h 50 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Crookness, Gorseness, Woodwick. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 38 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 7 mi
12 Turn right 9 mi
13 Turn left onto Hillside Road 1 mi
14 Turn left 2 yd
15 Arrive

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The return trip from Stenso to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 38 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 destinations close by

Stenso → Gills50 mi · 1 h 55 min Stenso → Swannay7 mi · 15 min Stenso → Brough, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Stenso → Appietown8 mi · 15 min Stenso → Crookness9 mi · 25 min Stenso → Tingwall, Orkney Islands4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 August 2026.

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How far is it from Braeswick to Stenso?: The distance between Braeswick and Stenso is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Stenso?: The drive from Braeswick to Stenso takes approximately 6 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Stenso?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Stenso covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 50 min.
Which direction is Stenso from Braeswick?: Stenso lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Stenso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Stenso, 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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