How far is it from Deerness to Tenston?

The distance between Deerness and Tenston is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Deerness to Tenston?

The drive from Deerness to Tenston takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Deerness to Tenston?

The fastest route from Deerness to Tenston covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Tenston from Deerness?

Tenston lies roughly to the west of Deerness.

Are there charging stations between Deerness and Tenston?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Deerness to Tenston, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Deerness Tenston

Distance: 26 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Deerness to Tenston takes about 45 min via A965. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 26 mi

1 Depart onto Halley Road 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Deerness Road 9 mi
3 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
5 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
6 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
7 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
8 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 10 mi
10 Turn right onto Brodgar Road 5 mi
11 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Tenston Road 1 mi
13 Arrive onto Rosemount Road

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The return trip from Tenston to Deerness covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

34 chargers

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
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

Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Tenston → Brinian18 mi · 1 h 45 min Tenston → Skeabrae5 mi · 10 min Tenston → Knarston6 mi · 15 min Tenston → Upper Sanday25 mi · 45 min Tenston → Kirbister, Orkney Islands4 mi · 10 min Tenston → Northdyke5 mi · 15 min

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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 Deerness to Tenston?: The distance between Deerness and Tenston is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Deerness to Tenston?: The drive from Deerness to Tenston takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Deerness to Tenston?: The fastest route from Deerness to Tenston covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Tenston from Deerness?: Tenston lies roughly to the west of Deerness.
Are there charging stations between Deerness and Tenston?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Deerness to Tenston, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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