How far is it from Dunnet to Northside?

The distance between Dunnet and Northside is 61 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dunnet to Northside?

The drive from Dunnet to Northside takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Dunnet to Northside?

The fastest route from Dunnet to Northside covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Which direction is Northside from Dunnet?

Northside lies roughly to the north of Dunnet.

Are there charging stations between Dunnet and Northside?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunnet to Northside, 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: 42.

Dunnet Northside

Distance: 61 miDuration: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Dunnet to Northside takes about 2 h 10 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 61 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Burwick, Northtown, Kirkwall, Crookness, Russland. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 61 mi

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

14 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
16 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
17 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
18 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
19 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
20 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 8 mi
21 Turn right 9 mi
22 Continue straight 3 mi
23 Continue straight onto Northside Road 1 mi
24 Arrive onto Northside Road

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The return trip from Northside to Dunnet covers roughly the same distance, 61 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

42 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
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Houton Ferry Terminal
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Stromness Port
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Kirkwall Port
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Northside → Westray Airport (WRY)50 mi · 7 h 5 min Northside → Wardhill46 mi · 8 h 10 min Northside → Cursiter15 mi · 25 min Northside → The Breck21 mi · 40 min Northside → Skeabrae6 mi · 10 min Northside → Northdyke7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Dunnet to Northside?: The distance between Dunnet and Northside is 61 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dunnet to Northside?: The drive from Dunnet to Northside takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Dunnet to Northside?: The fastest route from Dunnet to Northside covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Northside from Dunnet?: Northside lies roughly to the north of Dunnet.
Are there charging stations between Dunnet and Northside?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunnet to Northside, 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: 42.

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