How far is it from Braeswick to Thurso?

The distance between Braeswick and Thurso is 72 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Braeswick to Thurso?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Thurso covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.

Which direction is Thurso from Braeswick?

Thurso lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.

Which roads does the route from Braeswick to Thurso follow?

The drive from Braeswick to Thurso mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Thurso?

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

Distance: 72 miDuration: 8 h 15 min

Driving from Braeswick to Thurso takes about 8 h 15 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 72 mi. The straight-line distance is 53 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Burwick, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Rackwick, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 72 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 11 mi
24 Turn straight onto Castletown Road 5 mi
25 At end of road, turn right onto Sir George's Street 1 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto Sir John's Square 16 yd
27 Continue right onto Sir John's Square 63 yd
28 Turn left onto Princes Street 174 yd
29 Turn right onto Robertson's Lane 63 yd
30 Turn left onto Barrock Street 37 yd
31 Arrive right onto Barrock Street

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The return trip from Thurso to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 72 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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Thurso → Sibster, Highland 27 mi · 10 min Thurso → Kinbrace37 mi · 1 h Thurso → Achscrabster5 mi · 15 min Thurso → Crosskirk6 mi · 15 min Thurso → Halkirk8 mi · 15 min Thurso → Winless18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Braeswick to Thurso?: The distance between Braeswick and Thurso is 72 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Thurso?: The drive from Braeswick to Thurso takes approximately 8 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Thurso?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Thurso covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 15 min.
Which direction is Thurso from Braeswick?: Thurso lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.
Which roads does the route from Braeswick to Thurso follow?: The drive from Braeswick to Thurso mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Thurso?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Thurso, 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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