How far is it from Burwick to Veness?

The distance between Burwick and Veness is 38 mi by road.

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

The drive from Burwick to Veness takes approximately 5 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Burwick to Veness?

The fastest route from Burwick to Veness covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 50 min.

Which direction is Veness from Burwick?

Veness lies roughly to the north of Burwick.

Which roads does the route from Burwick to Veness follow?

The drive from Burwick to Veness mainly follows A961.

Are there charging stations between Burwick and Veness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Burwick to Veness, 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 Veness

Distance: 38 miDuration: 5 h 50 min

Driving from Burwick to Veness takes about 5 h 50 min via A961. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cleat, Aikers, Tankerness, Saint Mary's, Kirkwall. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 38 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 - Eday 17 mi
13 Continue straight 131 yd
14 Turn slightly right 32 yd
15 Turn left onto Veness Road 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Noneyha Road 4 yd
17 Arrive onto Noneyha Road

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The return trip from Veness to Burwick covers roughly the same distance, 38 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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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Veness → Guith6 mi · 15 min Veness → Laminess7 mi · 1 h 15 min Veness → Wardhill10 mi · 2 h 25 min Veness → Sanday Airport (NDY)12 mi · 1 h 25 min Veness → Yinstay24 mi · 5 h 30 min Veness → Rapness37 mi · 11 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 Burwick to Veness?: The distance between Burwick and Veness is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Burwick to Veness?: The drive from Burwick to Veness takes approximately 5 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Burwick to Veness?: The fastest route from Burwick to Veness covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 50 min.
Which direction is Veness from Burwick?: Veness lies roughly to the north of Burwick.
Which roads does the route from Burwick to Veness follow?: The drive from Burwick to Veness mainly follows A961.
Are there charging stations between Burwick and Veness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Burwick to Veness, 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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