How far is it from Hatston to Sordale?

The distance between Hatston and Sordale is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hatston to Sordale?

The drive from Hatston to Sordale takes approximately 2 h by car.

What is the best route from Hatston to Sordale?

The fastest route from Hatston to Sordale covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Which direction is Sordale from Hatston?

Sordale lies roughly to the south-west of Hatston.

Which roads does the route from Hatston to Sordale follow?

The drive from Hatston to Sordale mainly follows A836.

Are there charging stations between Hatston and Sordale?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hatston to Sordale, 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: 33.

Hatston Sordale

Distance: 55 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Hatston to Sordale takes about 2 h via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Scapa, Saint Mary's, Burwick, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Achingills. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 55 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 At roundabout, take exit right onto Junction Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Castle Street 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Palace Road 1 mi
7 Continue slightly right onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Holm Road 14 mi
10 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
12 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
13 Turn right 43 yd

14 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
15 Continue straight 158 yd
16 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right 11 mi
18 Turn straight onto Castletown Road 5 mi
19 At end of road, turn left 5 mi
20 Arrive 1 yd

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The return trip from Sordale to Hatston covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

33 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
Kirkwall Port
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Sordale → Achalone4 mi · 5 min Sordale → Pennyland, Highland6 mi · 10 min Sordale → Millbank, Highland5 mi · 10 min Sordale → Mountvernon5 mi · 10 min Sordale → Springpark5 mi · 10 min Sordale → Thurso East5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Hatston to Sordale?: The distance between Hatston and Sordale is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hatston to Sordale?: The drive from Hatston to Sordale takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Hatston to Sordale?: The fastest route from Hatston to Sordale covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Sordale from Hatston?: Sordale lies roughly to the south-west of Hatston.
Which roads does the route from Hatston to Sordale follow?: The drive from Hatston to Sordale mainly follows A836.
Are there charging stations between Hatston and Sordale?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hatston to Sordale, 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: 33.

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