How far is it from Braeswick to Watten?

The distance between Braeswick and Watten is 71 mi by road.

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

The drive from Braeswick to Watten takes approximately 8 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Braeswick to Watten?

The fastest route from Braeswick to Watten covers 71 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 25 min.

Which direction is Watten from Braeswick?

Watten lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.

Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Watten?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Watten, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

Braeswick Watten

Distance: 71 miDuration: 8 h 25 min

Driving from Braeswick to Watten takes about 8 h 25 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 71 mi. The straight-line distance is 57 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St Ola, Orkney Islands, Nether Button, Tankerness, Burwick, Stenness. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 71 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 1 mi
24 Turn left 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
26 Turn right 9 mi
27 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
28 Turn right 3 mi
29 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
30 Turn left 2 mi
31 Turn right onto Thurso Road 1 mi
32 Turn left onto Achingale Place 21 yd
33 Continue right onto Achingale Place 65 yd
34 Arrive left

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The return trip from Watten to Braeswick covers roughly the same distance, 71 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

36 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
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Houton Ferry Terminal
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Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Watten → Lochshell9 mi · 20 min Watten → Gansclet11 mi · 20 min Watten → Mountpleasant13 mi · 20 min Watten → Ormlie13 mi · 20 min Watten → Newlands of Geise15 mi · 25 min Watten → West Canisbay16 mi · 40 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 Watten?: The distance between Braeswick and Watten is 71 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braeswick to Watten?: The drive from Braeswick to Watten takes approximately 8 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Braeswick to Watten?: The fastest route from Braeswick to Watten covers 71 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 25 min.
Which direction is Watten from Braeswick?: Watten lies roughly to the south-west of Braeswick.
Are there charging stations between Braeswick and Watten?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braeswick to Watten, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

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