How far is it from Burwick to Kirbest?

The distance between Burwick and Kirbest is 49 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Burwick to Kirbest?

The drive from Burwick to Kirbest takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Burwick to Kirbest?

The fastest route from Burwick to Kirbest covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.

Which direction is Kirbest from Burwick?

Kirbest lies roughly to the north of Burwick.

Which roads does the route from Burwick to Kirbest follow?

The drive from Burwick to Kirbest mainly follows A961.

Are there charging stations between Burwick and Kirbest?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Burwick to Kirbest, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

Burwick Kirbest

Distance: 49 miDuration: 7 h 5 min

Driving from Burwick to Kirbest takes about 7 h 5 min via A961. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Burwick, Burray Village, Saint Mary's, Balfour GB. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 49 mi

1 Depart left 20 mi
2 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
5 Turn right onto School Place 166 yd
6 Continue straight onto King Street 121 yd
7 Continue straight onto Queen Street 1 mi
8 Turn left onto St. Catherine's Place 1 mi
9 Turn left onto Shore Street 56 yd
10 Turn right 1 mi
11 Turn left 110 yd
12 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn right 5 mi
15 Turn left onto Smittaldy Road 2 mi
16 Turn left 1 mi
17 Turn right 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Kirbist Road 1 mi
19 Arrive

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The return trip from Kirbest to Burwick covers roughly the same distance, 49 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

28 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
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
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Kirbest → Broughton, Orkney Islands6 mi · 15 min Kirbest → Marwick49 mi · 7 h 5 min Kirbest → Braehead, Orkney Islands5 mi · 15 min Kirbest → Aikerness8 mi · 20 min Kirbest → Rapness9 mi · 20 min Kirbest → Hatston29 mi · 6 h 35 min

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

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How far is it from Burwick to Kirbest?: The distance between Burwick and Kirbest is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Burwick to Kirbest?: The drive from Burwick to Kirbest takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Burwick to Kirbest?: The fastest route from Burwick to Kirbest covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.
Which direction is Kirbest from Burwick?: Kirbest lies roughly to the north of Burwick.
Which roads does the route from Burwick to Kirbest follow?: The drive from Burwick to Kirbest mainly follows A961.
Are there charging stations between Burwick and Kirbest?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Burwick to Kirbest, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

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