How far is it from Halcro to Kirkwall?

The distance between Halcro and Kirkwall is 51 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Halcro to Kirkwall?

The drive from Halcro to Kirkwall takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Halcro to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Halcro to Kirkwall covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Halcro?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Halcro.

Are there charging stations between Halcro and Kirkwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Halcro to Kirkwall, 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.

Halcro Kirkwall

Distance: 51 miDuration: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Halcro to Kirkwall takes about 1 h 55 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 51 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lyth, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Burwick, Nether Button, Scapa. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 51 mi

This 50-mile stretch takes about 1 hour 54 minutes, starting on the B876. The route follows the A836 and A961, crossing via the Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry. The drive ends in Kirkwall at St Magnus Cathedral.

1 Depart 2 mi
2 Turn left 5 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 11 mi
4 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
5 Turn right 152 yd
6 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
7 Continue straight 43 yd
8 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
10 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
11 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
12 Turn left 14 mi
13 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
16 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
17 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
18 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
19 At roundabout, take exit right onto Harbour Street 158 yd
20 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Halcro covers roughly the same distance, 51 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
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Popular destinations close by

Kirkwall → Wick, Highland54 mi · 2 h Kirkwall → Lyness17 mi · 2 h 15 min Kirkwall → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 228 mi · 6 h 30 min Kirkwall → Orphir8 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Coubister9 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Corrigall13 mi · 25 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 Halcro to Kirkwall?: The distance between Halcro and Kirkwall is 51 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Halcro to Kirkwall?: The drive from Halcro to Kirkwall takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Halcro to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Halcro to Kirkwall covers 51 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Halcro?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Halcro.
Are there charging stations between Halcro and Kirkwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Halcro to Kirkwall, 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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