How far is it from Keiss to Yinstay?

The distance between Keiss and Yinstay is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Keiss to Yinstay?

The drive from Keiss to Yinstay takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Keiss to Yinstay?

The fastest route from Keiss to Yinstay covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Yinstay from Keiss?

Yinstay lies roughly to the north of Keiss.

Are there charging stations between Keiss and Yinstay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Keiss to Yinstay, 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: 35.

Keiss Yinstay

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Keiss to Yinstay takes about 1 h 55 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 33 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Nybster, Greenigoe, Burwick, Saint Mary's, Scapa. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 48 mi

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

14 Turn left 3 mi
15 Turn right onto Tankerness Hall Road 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Yinstay Road 2 mi
17 Turn left onto Copenago Road 1 yd
18 Arrive onto Copenago Road

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The return trip from Yinstay to Keiss covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

35 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
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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals

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Yinstay → Nether Button9 mi · 20 min Yinstay → Kirbister, Orkney Islands 213 mi · 25 min Yinstay → Finstown14 mi · 25 min Yinstay → Heddle15 mi · 30 min Yinstay → The Barony26 mi · 45 min Yinstay → South Walls31 mi · 2 h 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Keiss to Yinstay?: The distance between Keiss and Yinstay is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Keiss to Yinstay?: The drive from Keiss to Yinstay takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Keiss to Yinstay?: The fastest route from Keiss to Yinstay covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Yinstay from Keiss?: Yinstay lies roughly to the north of Keiss.
Are there charging stations between Keiss and Yinstay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Keiss to Yinstay, 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: 35.

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