How far is it from Brims to Kirkwall?

The distance between Brims and Kirkwall is 24 mi by road.

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

The drive from Brims to Kirkwall takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Brims to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Brims to Kirkwall covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Brims?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the north-east of Brims.

Are there charging stations between Brims and Kirkwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Brims to Kirkwall, 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 Kirkwall

Distance: 24 miDuration: 2 h 25 min

Driving from Brims to Kirkwall takes about 2 h 25 min via A964. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 24 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 left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
13 Continue slightly right onto High Street 118 yd
14 Continue straight onto Wellington Street 169 yd
15 Turn left onto Junction Road 1 mi
16 At roundabout, take exit right onto Harbour Street 158 yd
17 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Brims covers roughly the same distance, 24 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

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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 routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Kirkwall → Wick, Highland54 mi · 2 h Kirkwall → Clouston12 mi · 20 min Kirkwall → Saint Margaret's Hope15 mi · 25 min Kirkwall → Lyness17 mi · 2 h 15 min Kirkwall → Braeswick22 mi · 6 h 25 min Kirkwall → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 228 mi · 6 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Brims to Kirkwall?: The distance between Brims and Kirkwall is 24 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brims to Kirkwall?: The drive from Brims to Kirkwall takes approximately 2 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Brims to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Brims to Kirkwall covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 25 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Brims?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the north-east of Brims.
Are there charging stations between Brims and Kirkwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Brims to Kirkwall, 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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