How far is it from Grimness to Mill Bay?

The distance between Grimness and Mill Bay is 35 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Mill Bay?

The drive from Grimness to Mill Bay takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Grimness to Mill Bay?

The fastest route from Grimness to Mill Bay covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.

Which direction is Mill Bay from Grimness?

Mill Bay lies roughly to the north of Grimness.

Are there charging stations between Grimness and Mill Bay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Mill Bay, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

Grimness Mill Bay

Distance: 35 miDuration: 5 h 45 min

Driving from Grimness to Mill Bay takes about 5 h 45 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 27 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Grimness, Saint Mary's, Nether Button, St Ola, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 35 mi

1 Depart onto Grimness Road 1 mi
2 Turn right 12 mi
3 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
6 Turn right onto School Place 166 yd
7 Continue straight onto King Street 121 yd
8 Continue straight onto Queen Street 1 mi

9 Turn left onto St. Catherine's Place 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Shore Street 56 yd
11 Turn right 1 mi
12 Turn left 110 yd
13 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
14 Continue straight 131 yd
15 Turn right 1 mi
16 Turn right 4 mi
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Mill Bay to Grimness covers roughly the same distance, 35 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

25 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 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
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Mill Bay → Mirbister35 mi · 5 h 50 min Mill Bay → Broughtown15 mi · 1 h 25 min Mill Bay → St Ola, Orkney Islands 224 mi · 5 h 30 min Mill Bay → Newgarth39 mi · 5 h 50 min Mill Bay → Backaland4 mi · 10 min Mill Bay → Whitehall Village13 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 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Grimness to Mill Bay?: The distance between Grimness and Mill Bay is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Mill Bay?: The drive from Grimness to Mill Bay takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimness to Mill Bay?: The fastest route from Grimness to Mill Bay covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.
Which direction is Mill Bay from Grimness?: Mill Bay lies roughly to the north of Grimness.
Are there charging stations between Grimness and Mill Bay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Mill Bay, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 25.

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