How far is it from Broughtown to Burroughston?

The distance between Broughtown and Burroughston is 37 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Broughtown to Burroughston?

The drive from Broughtown to Burroughston takes approximately 8 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Broughtown to Burroughston?

The fastest route from Broughtown to Burroughston covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 5 min.

Which direction is Burroughston from Broughtown?

Burroughston lies roughly to the south-west of Broughtown.

Are there charging stations between Broughtown and Burroughston?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Broughtown to Burroughston, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Broughtown Burroughston

Distance: 37 miDuration: 8 h 5 min

Driving from Broughtown to Burroughston takes about 8 h 5 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kirkwall, St Ola, Orkney Islands, Burroughston. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 37 mi

1 Depart 3 yd
2 Turn right 7 mi
3 Keep straight 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
5 Turn left onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
6 Continue straight 67 yd
7 Turn left 44 yd
8 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Shore Street 70 yd
10 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
11 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 96 yd
12 Turn right 18 yd
13 Turn slightly right 77 yd

14 Turn left 36 yd
15 Continue slightly left onto Kirkwall - Shapinsay 5 mi
16 Continue slightly left 65 yd
17 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
18 Turn left onto North End Road 5 mi
19 Turn right 1 mi
20 Continue straight 1 mi
21 Arrive

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The return trip from Burroughston to Broughtown covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

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
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX22 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Burroughston → Appietown22 mi · 1 h 50 min Burroughston → Hestwall25 mi · 2 h Burroughston → Blackhill, Orkney Islands12 mi · 1 h 40 min Burroughston → Scarfskerry50 mi · 3 h 10 min Burroughston → Kirkwall10 mi · 1 h 35 min Burroughston → Hatston11 mi · 1 h 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Broughtown to Burroughston?: The distance between Broughtown and Burroughston is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Broughtown to Burroughston?: The drive from Broughtown to Burroughston takes approximately 8 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Broughtown to Burroughston?: The fastest route from Broughtown to Burroughston covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h 5 min.
Which direction is Burroughston from Broughtown?: Burroughston lies roughly to the south-west of Broughtown.
Are there charging stations between Broughtown and Burroughston?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Broughtown to Burroughston, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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