How far is it from Kirkwall to Midbea?

The distance between Kirkwall and Midbea is 26 mi by road.

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

The drive from Kirkwall to Midbea takes approximately 6 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Midbea?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Midbea covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 30 min.

Which direction is Midbea from Kirkwall?

Midbea lies roughly to the north of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Midbea?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Midbea, 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 Midbea

Distance: 26 miDuration: 6 h 30 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Midbea takes about 6 h 30 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 26 mi

1 Depart onto Harbour Street 74 yd
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Turn left 110 yd
4 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
5 Continue straight 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right 5 mi
7 Turn left onto Smittaldy Road 2 mi
8 Turn left 172 yd

9 Arrive 1 yd

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The return trip from Midbea to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 26 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

Midbea → Aikerness7 mi · 15 min Midbea → Broughton, Orkney Islands4 mi · 10 min Midbea → Hatston27 mi · 6 h 30 min Midbea → Blackhill, Orkney Islands28 mi · 6 h 30 min Midbea → St Ola, Orkney Islands27 mi · 6 h 30 min Midbea → St Ola, Orkney Islands 228 mi · 6 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Midbea?: The distance between Kirkwall and Midbea is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Midbea?: The drive from Kirkwall to Midbea takes approximately 6 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Midbea?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Midbea covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 30 min.
Which direction is Midbea from Kirkwall?: Midbea lies roughly to the north of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Midbea?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Midbea, 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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