How far is it from Kirkwall to Rapness?

The distance between Kirkwall and Rapness is 20 mi by road.

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

The drive from Kirkwall to Rapness takes approximately 6 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Rapness?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Rapness covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 15 min.

Which direction is Rapness from Kirkwall?

Rapness lies roughly to the north of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Rapness?

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

Distance: 20 miDuration: 6 h 15 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Rapness takes about 6 h 15 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 20 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 left 1 mi
7 Arrive

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The return trip from Rapness to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 20 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

Rapness → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 29 mi · 20 min Rapness → Blackhill, Orkney Islands22 mi · 6 h 20 min Rapness → Pierowall8 mi · 15 min Rapness → Kirbest9 mi · 20 min Rapness → Smerquoy24 mi · 6 h 25 min Rapness → Cursiter26 mi · 6 h 25 min

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

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Rapness?: The distance between Kirkwall and Rapness is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Rapness?: The drive from Kirkwall to Rapness takes approximately 6 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Rapness?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Rapness covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 15 min.
Which direction is Rapness from Kirkwall?: Rapness lies roughly to the north of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Rapness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Rapness, 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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