How far is it from Marwick to Gorseness?

The distance between Marwick and Gorseness is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Marwick to Gorseness?

The drive from Marwick to Gorseness takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Marwick to Gorseness?

The fastest route from Marwick to Gorseness covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Gorseness from Marwick?

Gorseness lies roughly to the east of Marwick.

Are there charging stations between Marwick and Gorseness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Marwick to Gorseness, 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.

Marwick Gorseness

Distance: 16 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Marwick to Gorseness takes about 40 min via A986. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto Brockan Road 1 mi
2 Continue right onto Brockan Road 1 mi
3 Turn left 2 mi
4 Turn right 3 mi
5 Continue straight 6 mi
6 Turn left onto Lyde Road 4 mi
7 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Gorseness Road 3 mi

9 Turn right onto Hinderayre Road 1 mi
10 Turn left 90 yd
11 Turn right 61 yd
12 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Gorseness to Marwick covers roughly the same distance, 16 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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Gorseness → Finstown6 mi · 15 min Gorseness → Thurso62 mi · 2 h 15 min Gorseness → Widewall29 mi · 50 min Gorseness → Quatquoy5 mi · 15 min Gorseness → Melsetter29 mi · 2 h 40 min Gorseness → Aikerness42 mi · 7 h

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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 Marwick to Gorseness?: The distance between Marwick and Gorseness is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Marwick to Gorseness?: The drive from Marwick to Gorseness takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Marwick to Gorseness?: The fastest route from Marwick to Gorseness covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Gorseness from Marwick?: Gorseness lies roughly to the east of Marwick.
Are there charging stations between Marwick and Gorseness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Marwick to Gorseness, 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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