How far is it from Finstown to Kirkwall?

The distance between Finstown and Kirkwall is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Finstown to Kirkwall?

The drive from Finstown to Kirkwall takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Finstown to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Finstown to Kirkwall covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Finstown?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the east of Finstown.

Are there charging stations between Finstown and Kirkwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Finstown to Kirkwall, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Finstown Kirkwall

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Finstown to Kirkwall takes about 15 min via A965. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 7 mi

1 Depart right 5 mi
2 Turn straight 2 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
4 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Harbour Street 142 yd
5 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Finstown covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

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
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Kirkwall → Wick, Highland54 mi · 2 h Kirkwall → Lyness17 mi · 2 h 15 min Kirkwall → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 228 mi · 6 h 30 min Kirkwall → Orphir8 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Coubister9 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Corrigall13 mi · 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 Finstown to Kirkwall?: The distance between Finstown and Kirkwall is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Finstown to Kirkwall?: The drive from Finstown to Kirkwall takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Finstown to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Finstown to Kirkwall covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Finstown?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the east of Finstown.
Are there charging stations between Finstown and Kirkwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Finstown to Kirkwall, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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