How far is it from Kirkwall to Braeswick?

The distance between Kirkwall and Braeswick is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Braeswick?

The drive from Kirkwall to Braeswick takes approximately 6 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Braeswick?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Braeswick covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 25 min.

Which direction is Braeswick from Kirkwall?

Braeswick lies roughly to the north-east of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Braeswick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Braeswick, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Kirkwall Braeswick

Distance: 22 miDuration: 6 h 25 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Braeswick takes about 6 h 25 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 22 mi

1 Depart onto Harbour Street 74 yd
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Turn left 110 yd
4 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
5 Turn right onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
6 Continue straight 1 mi
7 Turn straight 93 yd
8 Continue straight 2 mi

9 Arrive

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The return trip from Braeswick to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX22 kW

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Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Braeswick → Midland33 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Otterswick, Orkney Islands7 mi · 15 min Braeswick → Gorseness35 mi · 6 h 50 min Braeswick → Heddle30 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Burray Village34 mi · 6 h 40 min Braeswick → Broughtown5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Braeswick?: The distance between Kirkwall and Braeswick is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Braeswick?: The drive from Kirkwall to Braeswick takes approximately 6 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Braeswick?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Braeswick covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 25 min.
Which direction is Braeswick from Kirkwall?: Braeswick lies roughly to the north-east of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Braeswick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Braeswick, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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