How far is it from Horraldshay to Howe?

The distance between Horraldshay and Howe is 52 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Horraldshay to Howe?

The drive from Horraldshay to Howe takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Horraldshay to Howe?

The fastest route from Horraldshay to Howe covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Howe from Horraldshay?

Howe lies roughly to the south of Horraldshay.

Are there charging stations between Horraldshay and Howe?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Horraldshay to Howe, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Horraldshay Howe

Distance: 52 miDuration: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Horraldshay to Howe takes about 2 h 5 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 52 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Blackhill, Orkney Islands, St Ola, Orkney Islands, Scapa, Burwick, West Canisbay. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 52 mi

1 Depart onto Grandon Road 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Holland Road 1 mi
3 Turn right 2 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 5 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 1 mi
22 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
23 Turn right 7 mi
24 Turn left 2 mi
25 Turn left onto Quintfall Road 3 yd
26 Arrive onto Quintfall Road

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The return trip from Howe to Horraldshay covers roughly the same distance, 52 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
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Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Howe → Hilliclay13 mi · 30 min Howe → Sarclet14 mi · 30 min Howe → Hestwall58 mi · 2 h 15 min Howe → Huna14 mi · 25 min Howe → Keiss5 mi · 10 min Howe → Myrelandhorn6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Horraldshay to Howe?: The distance between Horraldshay and Howe is 52 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Horraldshay to Howe?: The drive from Horraldshay to Howe takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Horraldshay to Howe?: The fastest route from Horraldshay to Howe covers 52 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Howe from Horraldshay?: Howe lies roughly to the south of Horraldshay.
Are there charging stations between Horraldshay and Howe?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Horraldshay to Howe, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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