How far is it from Heddle to East Canisbay?

The distance between Heddle and East Canisbay is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Heddle to East Canisbay?

The drive from Heddle to East Canisbay takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Heddle to East Canisbay?

The fastest route from Heddle to East Canisbay covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is East Canisbay from Heddle?

East Canisbay lies roughly to the south of Heddle.

Are there charging stations between Heddle and East Canisbay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Heddle to East Canisbay, 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: 38.

Heddle East Canisbay

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Heddle to East Canisbay takes about 1 h 45 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Hatston, Scapa, Burwick, West Canisbay. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 44 mi

1 Depart 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Heddle Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 5 mi
4 Turn straight 2 mi
5 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit right onto Junction Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Castle Street 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Palace Road 1 mi
9 Continue slightly right onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Holm Road 14 mi
12 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd

14 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
15 Turn right 43 yd
16 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
17 Continue straight 158 yd
18 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
19 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
20 Turn right 29 yd
21 Turn right 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Seater Road 1 mi
23 Arrive left onto Seater Road

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The return trip from East Canisbay to Heddle covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

38 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
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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East Canisbay → Strath, Highland 318 mi · 40 min East Canisbay → Ireland, Orkney Islands50 mi · 1 h 55 min East Canisbay → Freswick7 mi · 15 min East Canisbay → Mey6 mi · 10 min East Canisbay → Slickly6 mi · 20 min East Canisbay → Rattar7 mi · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Heddle to East Canisbay?: The distance between Heddle and East Canisbay is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Heddle to East Canisbay?: The drive from Heddle to East Canisbay takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Heddle to East Canisbay?: The fastest route from Heddle to East Canisbay covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is East Canisbay from Heddle?: East Canisbay lies roughly to the south of Heddle.
Are there charging stations between Heddle and East Canisbay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Heddle to East Canisbay, 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: 38.

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