How far is it from Kirkwall to Redland?

The distance between Kirkwall and Redland is 15 mi by road.

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

The drive from Kirkwall to Redland takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Redland?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Redland covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Redland from Kirkwall?

Redland lies roughly to the north-west of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Redland?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Redland, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Kirkwall Redland

Distance: 15 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Redland takes about 25 min via A965. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 15 mi

1 Depart onto Harbour Street 116 yd
2 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 7 mi
4 Turn right 7 mi
5 Turn right onto Woodwick Road 1 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Arrive left

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The return trip from Redland to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
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

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Redland → Houton19 mi · 35 min Redland → Kirkwall Airport (KOI)18 mi · 30 min Redland → Southtown, Orkney Islands27 mi · 45 min Redland → Midland19 mi · 30 min Redland → Widewall31 mi · 50 min Redland → Laminess37 mi · 6 h 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Redland?: The distance between Kirkwall and Redland is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Redland?: The drive from Kirkwall to Redland takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Redland?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Redland covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Redland from Kirkwall?: Redland lies roughly to the north-west of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Redland?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Redland, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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