How far is it from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands?

The distance between Eastside, Orkney Islands and Longhope, Orkney Islands is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands?

The drive from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands?

The fastest route from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.

Which direction is Longhope, Orkney Islands from Eastside, Orkney Islands?

Longhope, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the west of Eastside, Orkney Islands.

Are there charging stations between Eastside, Orkney Islands and Longhope, Orkney Islands?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands, 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.

Eastside, Orkney Islands Longhope, Orkney Islands

Distance: 39 miDuration: 2 h 50 min

Driving from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands takes about 2 h 50 min via A961. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Burray Village, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Scapa, Ireland, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 39 mi

1 Depart onto Aikers Road 2 mi
2 Continue straight onto Grimness Road 2 mi
3 Turn right 12 mi
4 Turn slightly left onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit left onto Foreland Road 1 mi
6 Continue slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight 8 mi
8 Continue straight 2 mi
9 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi
10 Turn left 1 mi
11 Turn slightly right 176 yd
12 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi

14 Turn left 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn left 7 mi
16 Turn slightly left 2 mi
17 Turn right 1 mi
18 Arrive

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The return trip from Longhope, Orkney Islands to Eastside, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 39 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

Longhope, Orkney Islands → Russland28 mi · 2 h 40 min Longhope, Orkney Islands → St Ola, Orkney Islands26 mi · 2 h 30 min Longhope, Orkney Islands → Hoy17 mi · 30 min Longhope, Orkney Islands → Clestrain18 mi · 2 h 20 min Longhope, Orkney Islands → Ireland, Orkney Islands20 mi · 2 h 25 min Longhope, Orkney Islands → Stromness23 mi · 2 h 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands?: The distance between Eastside, Orkney Islands and Longhope, Orkney Islands is 39 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands?: The drive from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands?: The fastest route from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.
Which direction is Longhope, Orkney Islands from Eastside, Orkney Islands?: Longhope, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the west of Eastside, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Eastside, Orkney Islands and Longhope, Orkney Islands?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Eastside, Orkney Islands to Longhope, Orkney Islands, 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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