How far is it from Haimer to Yinstay?

The distance between Haimer and Yinstay is 50 mi by road.

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

The drive from Haimer to Yinstay takes approximately 2 h by car.

What is the best route from Haimer to Yinstay?

The fastest route from Haimer to Yinstay covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Which direction is Yinstay from Haimer?

Yinstay lies roughly to the north-east of Haimer.

Are there charging stations between Haimer and Yinstay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Haimer to Yinstay, 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: 32.

Haimer Yinstay

Distance: 50 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Haimer to Yinstay takes about 2 h via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 50 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Haimer, Greenigoe, Burwick, Nether Button, Scapa. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 50 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Continue straight 1 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Castletown Road 3 mi
5 Turn straight onto Main Street 11 mi
6 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
7 Turn right 152 yd
8 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
9 Continue straight 43 yd
10 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
12 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
13 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi

14 Turn left 8 mi
15 Turn right 4 mi
16 Turn left 3 mi
17 Turn right onto Tankerness Hall Road 2 mi
18 Turn left onto Yinstay Road 2 mi
19 Turn left onto Copenago Road 1 yd
20 Arrive onto Copenago Road

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The return trip from Yinstay to Haimer covers roughly the same distance, 50 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 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
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

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
Ferry Terminals
Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Yinstay → Nether Button9 mi · 20 min Yinstay → Kirkwall Airport (KOI)4 mi · 10 min Yinstay → St Ola, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Yinstay → Kirbister, Orkney Islands 213 mi · 25 min Yinstay → South Walls31 mi · 2 h 40 min Yinstay → Balfour GB12 mi · 1 h 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Haimer to Yinstay?: The distance between Haimer and Yinstay is 50 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Haimer to Yinstay?: The drive from Haimer to Yinstay takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Haimer to Yinstay?: The fastest route from Haimer to Yinstay covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Yinstay from Haimer?: Yinstay lies roughly to the north-east of Haimer.
Are there charging stations between Haimer and Yinstay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Haimer to Yinstay, 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: 32.

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