How far is it from Kirkwall to Widewall?

The distance between Kirkwall and Widewall is 17 mi by road.

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

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

What is the best route from Kirkwall to Widewall?

The fastest route from Kirkwall to Widewall covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Widewall from Kirkwall?

Widewall lies roughly to the south of Kirkwall.

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Widewall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Widewall, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Kirkwall Widewall

Distance: 17 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Kirkwall to Widewall takes about 25 min via A961. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto Harbour Street 4 yd
2 Continue straight onto Shore Street 126 yd
3 Turn right onto St. Catherine's Place 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Queen Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto King Street 121 yd
6 Continue straight onto School Place 166 yd
7 Continue left onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Holm Road 15 mi
10 Turn right 2 mi
11 Turn left onto Oback Road 5 yd
12 Arrive onto Oback Road

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The return trip from Widewall to Kirkwall covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

24 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 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
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW

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Top attractions along the route

St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Widewall → Yesnaby35 mi · 55 min Widewall → Cleat7 mi · 15 min Widewall → Kirkwall Airport (KOI)17 mi · 30 min Widewall → Hobbister21 mi · 35 min Widewall → West Canisbay23 mi · 1 h 10 min Widewall → Grimbister23 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkwall to Widewall?: The distance between Kirkwall and Widewall is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall to Widewall?: The drive from Kirkwall to Widewall takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall to Widewall?: The fastest route from Kirkwall to Widewall covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Widewall from Kirkwall?: Widewall lies roughly to the south of Kirkwall.
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall and Widewall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall to Widewall, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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