How far is it from Hestwall to Gills?

The distance between Hestwall and Gills is 49 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hestwall to Gills?

The drive from Hestwall to Gills takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Hestwall to Gills?

The fastest route from Hestwall to Gills covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Gills from Hestwall?

Gills lies roughly to the south of Hestwall.

Are there charging stations between Hestwall and Gills?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hestwall to Gills, 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.

Hestwall Gills

Distance: 49 miDuration: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Hestwall to Gills takes about 1 h 50 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 49 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stenness, Hatston, Scapa, Burray Village, Huna. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 49 mi

1 Depart 23 yd
2 Turn left 163 yd
3 Turn right onto Brodgar Road 5 mi
4 Turn left 9 mi
5 Turn straight 2 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit right onto Junction Road 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Castle Street 1 mi
9 Turn left onto Palace Road 1 mi
10 Continue slightly right onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Holm Road 14 mi
13 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
15 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
16 Turn right 43 yd
17 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
18 Continue straight 158 yd
19 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
21 Turn left 39 yd
22 Arrive right

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The return trip from Gills to Hestwall covers roughly the same distance, 49 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
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Gills → Hourston48 mi · 1 h 50 min Gills → Toab, Orkney Islands31 mi · 1 h 25 min Gills → Freswick8 mi · 15 min Gills → Melsetter55 mi · 3 h 50 min Gills → Tannach26 mi · 45 min Gills → Clouston46 mi · 1 h 45 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 Hestwall to Gills?: The distance between Hestwall and Gills is 49 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hestwall to Gills?: The drive from Hestwall to Gills takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Hestwall to Gills?: The fastest route from Hestwall to Gills covers 49 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Gills from Hestwall?: Gills lies roughly to the south of Hestwall.
Are there charging stations between Hestwall and Gills?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hestwall to Gills, 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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