How far is it from Deerness to Yinstay?

The distance between Deerness and Yinstay is 9 mi by road.

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

The drive from Deerness to Yinstay takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Deerness to Yinstay?

The fastest route from Deerness to Yinstay covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Yinstay from Deerness?

Yinstay lies roughly to the north-west of Deerness.

Are there charging stations between Deerness and Yinstay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Deerness to Yinstay, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Deerness Yinstay

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Deerness to Yinstay takes about 20 min via A960. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 9 mi

1 Depart onto Halley Road 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Deerness Road 6 mi
3 Turn right onto Tankerness Hall Road 2 mi
4 Turn left onto Yinstay Road 2 mi
5 Turn left onto Copenago Road 1 yd
6 Arrive onto Copenago Road

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The return trip from Yinstay to Deerness covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

23 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 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
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW

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Yinstay → Nether Button9 mi · 20 min Yinstay → St Ola, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Yinstay → Kirbister, Orkney Islands 213 mi · 25 min Yinstay → Finstown14 mi · 25 min Yinstay → Heddle15 mi · 30 min Yinstay → The Barony26 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Deerness to Yinstay?: The distance between Deerness and Yinstay is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Deerness to Yinstay?: The drive from Deerness to Yinstay takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Deerness to Yinstay?: The fastest route from Deerness to Yinstay covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Yinstay from Deerness?: Yinstay lies roughly to the north-west of Deerness.
Are there charging stations between Deerness and Yinstay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Deerness to Yinstay, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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