How far is it from Cairston to Petertown?

The distance between Cairston and Petertown is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cairston to Petertown?

The drive from Cairston to Petertown takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Cairston to Petertown?

The fastest route from Cairston to Petertown covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Petertown from Cairston?

Petertown lies roughly to the south-east of Cairston.

Are there charging stations between Cairston and Petertown?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairston to Petertown, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Stromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Cairston to Petertown Driving Time – Distance in Miles & Route

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

15 chargers

Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Stromness Ferry Terminal, StromnessStromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BH50 kW
63 John Street, Stromness63 John Street, Stromness, KW16 3AD22 kW
Houton Ferry Terminal, OrkneyHouton Ferry Terminal, Orkney, KW17 2RD22 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Petertown → Wyng17 mi · 2 h 20 min Petertown → Outertown10 mi · 20 min Petertown → Little Ayre11 mi · 2 h 5 min Petertown → Thurso60 mi · 2 h 5 min Petertown → Ireland, Orkney Islands4 mi · 10 min Petertown → Orphir4 mi · 10 min

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

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Questions and answers

How far is it from Cairston to Petertown?: The distance between Cairston and Petertown is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cairston to Petertown?: The drive from Cairston to Petertown takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Cairston to Petertown?: The fastest route from Cairston to Petertown covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Petertown from Cairston?: Petertown lies roughly to the south-east of Cairston.
Are there charging stations between Cairston and Petertown?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cairston to Petertown, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Stromness Ferry Terminal, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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