How far is it from Crockness to Hoxa?

The distance between Crockness and Hoxa is 35 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Crockness to Hoxa?

The drive from Crockness to Hoxa takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Crockness to Hoxa?

The fastest route from Crockness to Hoxa covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Which direction is Hoxa from Crockness?

Hoxa lies roughly to the east of Crockness.

Are there charging stations between Crockness and Hoxa?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Crockness to Hoxa, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Crockness Hoxa

Distance: 35 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Crockness to Hoxa takes about 2 h 45 min via A961. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Petertown, Greenigoe, Scapa, St Mary's, Orkney Islands, Hoxa. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 35 mi

This 35-mile stretch takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes, starting on the B9047 before picking up the A961 and B9048. From the wires, I can see the route lead into Hoxa, where the Churchill Barriers connect the island to the Scottish mainland.

1 Depart 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 2 mi
3 Turn right 1 mi
4 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
5 Continue straight 120 yd
6 Turn left 126 yd
7 Keep slightly right 103 yd
8 Turn right onto Houton Road 1 mi

9 Turn right 2 mi
10 Turn slightly right 9 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto Foreland Road 1 mi
12 At roundabout, take exit right onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
13 Continue slightly right onto Holm Road 14 mi
14 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto School Road 3 mi
16 Arrive

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The return trip from Hoxa to Crockness covers roughly the same distance, 35 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 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
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Hoxa → Sandwick, Orkney Islands5 mi · 10 min Hoxa → Yinstay19 mi · 35 min Hoxa → Westhill, Orkney Islands7 mi · 15 min Hoxa → Burwick9 mi · 15 min Hoxa → Eday Airport (EOI)37 mi · 5 h 50 min Hoxa → Midbea43 mi · 6 h 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from Crockness to Hoxa?: The distance between Crockness and Hoxa is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Crockness to Hoxa?: The drive from Crockness to Hoxa takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Crockness to Hoxa?: The fastest route from Crockness to Hoxa covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Hoxa from Crockness?: Hoxa lies roughly to the east of Crockness.
Are there charging stations between Crockness and Hoxa?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Crockness to Hoxa, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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