How far is it from Frotoft to Sortat?

The distance between Frotoft and Sortat is 61 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Frotoft to Sortat?

The drive from Frotoft to Sortat takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Frotoft to Sortat?

The fastest route from Frotoft to Sortat covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.

Which direction is Sortat from Frotoft?

Sortat lies roughly to the south of Frotoft.

Are there charging stations between Frotoft and Sortat?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Frotoft to Sortat, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Frotoft Sortat

Distance: 61 miDuration: 3 h 30 min

Driving from Frotoft to Sortat takes about 3 h 30 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 61 mi. The straight-line distance is 41 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gorseness, Crookness, Scapa, Northtown, Milltown, Highland. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 61 mi

1 Depart 2 mi
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Continue left 39 yd
4 Turn right 34 yd
5 Turn straight onto Tingwall - Rousay 5 mi
6 Continue straight 1 mi
7 Continue slightly right onto Gorseness Road 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
9 At end of road, turn left 5 mi
10 Turn straight 2 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
12 At roundabout, take exit right onto Junction Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Castle Street 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Palace Road 1 mi
15 Continue slightly right onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Holm Road 14 mi
18 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
20 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
21 Turn right 43 yd
22 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
23 Continue straight 158 yd
24 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
26 Turn left 1 mi
27 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
28 Turn right 7 mi
29 Turn left 1 mi
30 Arrive 0 yd

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The return trip from Sortat to Frotoft covers roughly the same distance, 61 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
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Kirkwall Port
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Sortat → Herston, Orkney Islands31 mi · 1 h 35 min Sortat → Yesnaby59 mi · 2 h 20 min Sortat → Durran10 mi · 20 min Sortat → Wick, Highland10 mi · 20 min Sortat → Tofts11 mi · 25 min Sortat → Stemster13 mi · 25 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 Frotoft to Sortat?: The distance between Frotoft and Sortat is 61 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Frotoft to Sortat?: The drive from Frotoft to Sortat takes approximately 3 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Frotoft to Sortat?: The fastest route from Frotoft to Sortat covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 30 min.
Which direction is Sortat from Frotoft?: Sortat lies roughly to the south of Frotoft.
Are there charging stations between Frotoft and Sortat?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Frotoft to Sortat, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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