How far is it from Canisbay to Hackland?

The distance between Canisbay and Hackland is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Canisbay to Hackland?

The drive from Canisbay to Hackland takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Canisbay to Hackland?

The fastest route from Canisbay to Hackland covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Hackland from Canisbay?

Hackland lies roughly to the north of Canisbay.

Are there charging stations between Canisbay and Hackland?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Canisbay to Hackland, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

Canisbay Hackland

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Canisbay to Hackland takes about 1 h 50 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in West Canisbay, Hillside, Orkney Islands, Scapa, Balfour GB, Gorseness. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 47 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
3 Turn right onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
4 Turn right 152 yd
5 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
6 Continue straight 43 yd
7 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
9 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
10 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
11 Turn left 14 mi
12 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
15 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
16 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
17 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
18 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
19 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 7 mi
20 Turn right 5 mi
21 Turn right onto Hackland Road 1 mi
22 Turn right 1 yd
23 Arrive

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The return trip from Hackland to Canisbay covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

38 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
Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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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 Canisbay to Hackland?: The distance between Canisbay and Hackland is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Canisbay to Hackland?: The drive from Canisbay to Hackland takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Canisbay to Hackland?: The fastest route from Canisbay to Hackland covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Hackland from Canisbay?: Hackland lies roughly to the north of Canisbay.
Are there charging stations between Canisbay and Hackland?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Canisbay to Hackland, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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