How far is it from Howe to Hestwall?

The distance between Howe and Hestwall is 58 mi by road.

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

The drive from Howe to Hestwall takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Howe to Hestwall?

The fastest route from Howe to Hestwall covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

Which direction is Hestwall from Howe?

Hestwall lies roughly to the north of Howe.

Are there charging stations between Howe and Hestwall?

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

Howe Hestwall

Distance: 58 miDuration: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Howe to Hestwall takes about 2 h 15 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 58 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Canisbay, Northtown, Saint Mary's, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Ireland, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 58 mi

1 Depart onto Quintfall Road 3 yd
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 Turn right 7 mi
4 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
5 Turn left 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
8 Turn right 152 yd
9 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
10 Continue straight 43 yd
11 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
13 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd

14 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
15 Turn left 14 mi
16 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
19 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
20 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
21 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
22 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
23 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 10 mi
24 Turn right onto Brodgar Road 5 mi
25 At end of road, turn left 163 yd
26 Turn right 23 yd
27 Arrive

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The return trip from Hestwall to Howe covers roughly the same distance, 58 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

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Hestwall → Aikers31 mi · 50 min Hestwall → Brough, Orkney Islands6 mi · 10 min Hestwall → Harray6 mi · 10 min Hestwall → Braeswick37 mi · 6 h 50 min Hestwall → Gills49 mi · 1 h 50 min Hestwall → Scarwell5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Howe to Hestwall?: The distance between Howe and Hestwall is 58 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Howe to Hestwall?: The drive from Howe to Hestwall takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Howe to Hestwall?: The fastest route from Howe to Hestwall covers 58 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.
Which direction is Hestwall from Howe?: Hestwall lies roughly to the north of Howe.
Are there charging stations between Howe and Hestwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Howe to Hestwall, 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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