How far is it from Halcro to Settiscarth?

The distance between Halcro and Settiscarth is 61 mi by road.

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

The drive from Halcro to Settiscarth takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Halcro to Settiscarth?

The fastest route from Halcro to Settiscarth covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

Which direction is Settiscarth from Halcro?

Settiscarth lies roughly to the north of Halcro.

Are there charging stations between Halcro and Settiscarth?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Halcro to Settiscarth, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 42.

Halcro Settiscarth

Distance: 61 miDuration: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Halcro to Settiscarth takes about 2 h 15 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 61 mi. The straight-line distance is 37 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lyth, Keiss, Northtown, Balfour GB, Crookness. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 61 mi

This 61-mile stretch takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes, starting on the B876. The route follows the A836 and A961 to the Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry, then continues on the C5. The drive ends in Settiscarth, tucked into a cluster of small communities in Orkney's central farmland.

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 left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
20 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 7 mi
21 Turn right 4 mi
22 Turn left onto Lyde Road 1 mi
23 Arrive onto Lyde Road 1 yd

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The return trip from Settiscarth to Halcro covers roughly the same distance, 61 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

42 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
Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 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
Kirkwall Port
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Settiscarth → Tingwall, Orkney Islands4 mi · 10 min Settiscarth → Clouston9 mi · 15 min Settiscarth → Abune-the-Hill13 mi · 25 min Settiscarth → Westray Airport (WRY)41 mi · 6 h 55 min Settiscarth → East Canisbay47 mi · 1 h 50 min Settiscarth → Harray4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Halcro to Settiscarth?: The distance between Halcro and Settiscarth is 61 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Halcro to Settiscarth?: The drive from Halcro to Settiscarth takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Halcro to Settiscarth?: The fastest route from Halcro to Settiscarth covers 61 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.
Which direction is Settiscarth from Halcro?: Settiscarth lies roughly to the north of Halcro.
Are there charging stations between Halcro and Settiscarth?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Halcro to Settiscarth, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 42.

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