How far is it from Brims to Grimness?

The distance between Brims and Grimness is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brims to Grimness?

The drive from Brims to Grimness takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Brims to Grimness?

The fastest route from Brims to Grimness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Which direction is Grimness from Brims?

Grimness lies roughly to the east of Brims.

Are there charging stations between Brims and Grimness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Brims to Grimness, 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: 30.

Brims Grimness

Distance: 36 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Brims to Grimness takes about 2 h 45 min via A961. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ireland, Orkney Islands, Scapa, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Burray Village. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 36 mi

1 Depart 39 yd
2 Continue straight 1 mi
3 Turn left 6 mi
4 Turn right 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
6 Continue straight 120 yd
7 Turn left 126 yd
8 Keep slightly right 103 yd

9 Turn right onto Houton Road 1 mi
10 Turn right 2 mi
11 Turn slightly right 9 mi
12 Continue slightly right onto Foreland Road 1 mi
13 At roundabout, take exit right onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
14 Continue slightly right onto Holm Road 12 mi
15 Turn left onto Grimness Road 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Grimness Road

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The return trip from Grimness to Brims covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 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

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Popular destinations close by

Grimness → Syster34 mi · 1 h 40 min Grimness → Whitehall Village38 mi · 7 h 55 min Grimness → Achavar55 mi · 2 h Grimness → Smerlie56 mi · 2 h Grimness → Newbigging, Orkney Islands5 mi · 10 min Grimness → Alterwall29 mi · 1 h 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Brims to Grimness?: The distance between Brims and Grimness is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brims to Grimness?: The drive from Brims to Grimness takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Brims to Grimness?: The fastest route from Brims to Grimness covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Grimness from Brims?: Grimness lies roughly to the east of Brims.
Are there charging stations between Brims and Grimness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Brims to Grimness, 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: 30.

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