How far is it from Grimness to Syster?

The distance between Grimness and Syster is 34 mi by road.

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

The drive from Grimness to Syster takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Grimness to Syster?

The fastest route from Grimness to Syster covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Syster from Grimness?

Syster lies roughly to the south-west of Grimness.

Are there charging stations between Grimness and Syster?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Syster, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Grimness Syster

Distance: 34 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Grimness to Syster takes about 1 h 40 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 20 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Burwick, Saint Margaret's Hope, John O' Groats, Mey, Syster. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 34 mi

1 Depart onto Grimness Road 1 mi
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
5 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 43 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
8 Continue straight 158 yd

9 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn right 6 mi
11 Turn left 2 mi
12 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
13 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
14 Turn left onto Lochend Road 2 mi
15 Arrive onto Lochend Road

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The return trip from Syster to Grimness covers roughly the same distance, 34 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

13 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
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Syster → Gills13 mi · 30 min Syster → Inkstack6 mi · 20 min Syster → Willowbank16 mi · 35 min Syster → Hoxa34 mi · 1 h 40 min Syster → Greenland, Highland4 mi · 15 min Syster → Howe7 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Grimness to Syster?: The distance between Grimness and Syster is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Syster?: The drive from Grimness to Syster takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimness to Syster?: The fastest route from Grimness to Syster covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Syster from Grimness?: Syster lies roughly to the south-west of Grimness.
Are there charging stations between Grimness and Syster?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Syster, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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