How far is it from Grimness to Brims?

The distance between Grimness and Brims is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Brims?

The drive from Grimness to Brims takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Grimness to Brims?

The fastest route from Grimness to Brims covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Which direction is Brims from Grimness?

Brims lies roughly to the west of Grimness.

Are there charging stations between Grimness and Brims?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Brims, 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.

Grimness Brims

Distance: 36 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Grimness to Brims takes about 2 h 45 min via A961. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 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 directions16 · 36 mi

1 Depart onto Grimness Road 1 mi
2 Turn right 12 mi
3 Turn slightly left onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
4 At roundabout, take exit left onto Foreland Road 1 mi
5 Continue slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight 8 mi
7 Continue straight 2 mi
8 Turn left onto Houton Road 1 mi

9 Turn left 1 mi
10 Turn slightly right 176 yd
11 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
12 Continue straight 1 mi
13 Turn left 1 mi
14 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
15 Turn right 1 mi
16 Arrive 1 yd

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The return trip from Brims to Grimness covers roughly the same distance, 36 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

Brims → Lyness7 mi · 15 min Brims → Kirkwall24 mi · 2 h 25 min Brims → Stenso33 mi · 2 h 45 min Brims → Ham, Highland62 mi · 4 h Brims → Germiston GB21 mi · 2 h 25 min Brims → Tenston25 mi · 2 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Grimness to Brims?: The distance between Grimness and Brims is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Brims?: The drive from Grimness to Brims takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimness to Brims?: The fastest route from Grimness to Brims covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Brims from Grimness?: Brims lies roughly to the west of Grimness.
Are there charging stations between Grimness and Brims?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Brims, 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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