How far is it from Grimness to Yinstay?

The distance between Grimness and Yinstay is 16 mi by road.

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

The drive from Grimness to Yinstay takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Grimness to Yinstay?

The fastest route from Grimness to Yinstay covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Yinstay from Grimness?

Yinstay lies roughly to the north of Grimness.

Are there charging stations between Grimness and Yinstay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Yinstay, 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: 23.

Grimness Yinstay

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Grimness to Yinstay takes about 30 min via A961. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto Grimness Road 1 mi
2 Turn right 6 mi
3 Turn right 4 mi
4 Turn left 3 mi
5 Turn right onto Tankerness Hall Road 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Yinstay Road 2 mi
7 Turn left onto Copenago Road 1 yd
8 Arrive onto Copenago Road

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The return trip from Yinstay to Grimness covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

23 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

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Yinstay → Papigoe57 mi · 2 h 10 min Yinstay → Kirbister, Orkney Islands 213 mi · 25 min Yinstay → Cusbay30 mi · 5 h 40 min Yinstay → Hastigrow46 mi · 2 h Yinstay → East Watten49 mi · 2 h 5 min Yinstay → Toab, Orkney Islands7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 August 2026.

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How far is it from Grimness to Yinstay?: The distance between Grimness and Yinstay is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Yinstay?: The drive from Grimness to Yinstay takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimness to Yinstay?: The fastest route from Grimness to Yinstay covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Yinstay from Grimness?: Yinstay lies roughly to the north of Grimness.
Are there charging stations between Grimness and Yinstay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Yinstay, 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: 23.

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