How far is it from Lyness to Midland?

The distance between Lyness and Midland is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lyness to Midland?

The drive from Lyness to Midland takes approximately 2 h by car.

What is the best route from Lyness to Midland?

The fastest route from Lyness to Midland covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Which direction is Midland from Lyness?

Midland lies roughly to the north of Lyness.

Are there charging stations between Lyness and Midland?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Lyness to Midland, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

Lyness Midland

Distance: 7 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Lyness to Midland takes about 2 h via Houton - Lyness. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 7 mi

1 Depart 5 yd
2 Turn right onto Baldreys Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
4 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
5 Continue straight 120 yd
6 Turn right 18 yd
7 Turn right 4 yd
8 Arrive

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The return trip from Midland to Lyness covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

28 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 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

Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Midland → Thurso59 mi · 2 h 5 min Midland → Greenigoe8 mi · 15 min Midland → Stromness9 mi · 15 min Midland → Yinstay16 mi · 30 min Midland → Tuskerbister7 mi · 15 min Midland → Cairston7 mi · 15 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 Lyness to Midland?: The distance between Lyness and Midland is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lyness to Midland?: The drive from Lyness to Midland takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Lyness to Midland?: The fastest route from Lyness to Midland covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Midland from Lyness?: Midland lies roughly to the north of Lyness.
Are there charging stations between Lyness and Midland?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Lyness to Midland, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 28.

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