How far is it from Hatston to Balfour GB?

The distance between Hatston and Balfour GB is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hatston to Balfour GB?

The drive from Hatston to Balfour GB takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Hatston to Balfour GB?

The fastest route from Hatston to Balfour GB covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Balfour GB from Hatston?

Balfour GB lies roughly to the north-east of Hatston.

Are there charging stations between Hatston and Balfour GB?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hatston to Balfour GB, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Hatston Balfour GB

Distance: 6 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Hatston to Balfour GB takes about 1 h 25 min via Kirkwall - Shapinsay. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Crowness Crescent 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Hatston Brae 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
4 Turn left 18 yd
5 Turn slightly right 77 yd
6 Turn left 36 yd
7 Continue slightly left onto Kirkwall - Shapinsay 5 mi
8 Continue slightly left 65 yd

9 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
10 Arrive

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The return trip from Balfour GB to Hatston covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

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
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX22 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Balfour GB → Nybster50 mi · 3 h 10 min Balfour GB → Scapa7 mi · 1 h 30 min Balfour GB → Tuskerbister14 mi · 1 h 40 min Balfour GB → Clouston16 mi · 1 h 45 min Balfour GB → Eastside, Orkney Islands20 mi · 1 h 45 min Balfour GB → St Ola, Orkney Islands6 mi · 1 h 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Hatston to Balfour GB?: The distance between Hatston and Balfour GB is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hatston to Balfour GB?: The drive from Hatston to Balfour GB takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Hatston to Balfour GB?: The fastest route from Hatston to Balfour GB covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Balfour GB from Hatston?: Balfour GB lies roughly to the north-east of Hatston.
Are there charging stations between Hatston and Balfour GB?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hatston to Balfour GB, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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