How far is it from Nesstoun to Veness?

The distance between Nesstoun and Veness is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Nesstoun to Veness?

The drive from Nesstoun to Veness takes approximately 16 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Nesstoun to Veness?

The fastest route from Nesstoun to Veness covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 16 h 30 min.

Which direction is Veness from Nesstoun?

Veness lies roughly to the south-west of Nesstoun.

Are there charging stations between Nesstoun and Veness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Nesstoun to Veness, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Nesstoun Veness

Distance: 53 miDuration: 16 h 30 min

Driving from Nesstoun to Veness takes about 16 h 30 min via Kirkwall - North Ronaldsay. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St Ola, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 53 mi

1 Depart onto Nesstoun Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
3 Turn slightly left 151 yd
4 Continue straight onto Kirkwall - North Ronaldsay 35 mi
5 Turn sharp left onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
6 Continue straight 131 yd
7 Turn slightly right 32 yd
8 Turn left onto Veness Road 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Noneyha Road 4 yd
10 Arrive onto Noneyha Road

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The return trip from Veness to Nesstoun covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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Charging points along the way

23 chargers

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
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX22 kW

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Veness → Yinstay24 mi · 5 h 30 min Veness → Brough, Highland59 mi · 6 h 55 min Veness → Guith6 mi · 15 min Veness → Laminess7 mi · 1 h 15 min Veness → Wardhill10 mi · 2 h 25 min Veness → Rapness37 mi · 11 h 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Nesstoun to Veness?: The distance between Nesstoun and Veness is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nesstoun to Veness?: The drive from Nesstoun to Veness takes approximately 16 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Nesstoun to Veness?: The fastest route from Nesstoun to Veness covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 16 h 30 min.
Which direction is Veness from Nesstoun?: Veness lies roughly to the south-west of Nesstoun.
Are there charging stations between Nesstoun and Veness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Nesstoun to Veness, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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