How far is it from Mey to Grimbister?

The distance between Mey and Grimbister is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Mey to Grimbister?

The drive from Mey to Grimbister takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Mey to Grimbister?

The fastest route from Mey to Grimbister covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Grimbister from Mey?

Grimbister lies roughly to the north of Mey.

Are there charging stations between Mey and Grimbister?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Mey to Grimbister, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

Mey Grimbister

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Mey to Grimbister takes about 1 h 45 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Huna, Burwick, Saint Mary's, St Ola, Orkney Islands, Hatston. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 44 mi

1 Depart right 13 yd
2 Turn left 53 yd
3 Turn left 81 yd
4 Turn left 4 mi
5 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 152 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
8 Continue straight 43 yd
9 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
11 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
12 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
13 Turn left 14 mi

14 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
17 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
18 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
19 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
20 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
21 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 6 mi
22 Turn left 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn left onto Old Finstown Road 91 yd
24 Arrive onto Old Finstown Road

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The return trip from Grimbister to Mey covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

38 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Grimbister → Corston, Orkney Islands7 mi · 15 min Grimbister → Dounby8 mi · 15 min Grimbister → Toab, Orkney Islands14 mi · 25 min Grimbister → Costa13 mi · 25 min Grimbister → Stenness5 mi · 10 min Grimbister → Clouston6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Mey to Grimbister?: The distance between Mey and Grimbister is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mey to Grimbister?: The drive from Mey to Grimbister takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Mey to Grimbister?: The fastest route from Mey to Grimbister covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Grimbister from Mey?: Grimbister lies roughly to the north of Mey.
Are there charging stations between Mey and Grimbister?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Mey to Grimbister, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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