How far is it from Deerness to Ham, Highland?

The distance between Deerness and Ham, Highland is 40 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Deerness to Ham, Highland?

The drive from Deerness to Ham, Highland takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Deerness to Ham, Highland?

The fastest route from Deerness to Ham, Highland covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Ham, Highland from Deerness?

Ham, Highland lies roughly to the south-west of Deerness.

Are there charging stations between Deerness and Ham, Highland?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Deerness to Ham, Highland, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

Deerness Ham, Highland

Distance: 40 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Deerness to Ham, Highland takes about 1 h 40 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 40 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Saint Mary's, Eastside, Orkney Islands, West Canisbay, Quoyness. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 40 mi

1 Depart onto Halley Road 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Deerness Road 4 mi
3 Turn left 3 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Churchill Barrier 1 8 mi
6 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
8 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi

9 Turn right 43 yd
10 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
11 Continue straight 158 yd
12 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right 6 mi
14 Turn right 2 mi
15 Arrive right

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The return trip from Ham, Highland to Deerness covers roughly the same distance, 40 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

31 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
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 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

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
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Ham, Highland → Greenland, Highland5 mi · 15 min Ham, Highland → Gills7 mi · 15 min Ham, Highland → East Mey6 mi · 15 min Ham, Highland → Murkle9 mi · 15 min Ham, Highland → Whiterow24 mi · 45 min Ham, Highland → Overton, Highland33 mi · 55 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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How far is it from Deerness to Ham, Highland?: The distance between Deerness and Ham, Highland is 40 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Deerness to Ham, Highland?: The drive from Deerness to Ham, Highland takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Deerness to Ham, Highland?: The fastest route from Deerness to Ham, Highland covers 40 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Ham, Highland from Deerness?: Ham, Highland lies roughly to the south-west of Deerness.
Are there charging stations between Deerness and Ham, Highland?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Deerness to Ham, Highland, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 31.

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