How far is it from Nether Button to Kirkwall?

The distance between Nether Button and Kirkwall is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Nether Button to Kirkwall?

The drive from Nether Button to Kirkwall takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Nether Button to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Nether Button to Kirkwall covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Nether Button?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Nether Button.

Are there charging stations between Nether Button and Kirkwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Nether Button to Kirkwall, 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.

Nether Button Kirkwall

Distance: 6 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Nether Button to Kirkwall takes about 10 min via A961. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 6 mi

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
3 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
6 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
7 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
8 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit right onto Harbour Street 158 yd
10 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Nether Button covers roughly the same distance, 6 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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

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Kirkwall → Wick, Highland54 mi · 2 h Kirkwall → Lyness17 mi · 2 h 15 min Kirkwall → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 228 mi · 6 h 30 min Kirkwall → Orphir8 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Coubister9 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Corrigall13 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Nether Button to Kirkwall?: The distance between Nether Button and Kirkwall is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Nether Button to Kirkwall?: The drive from Nether Button to Kirkwall takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Nether Button to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Nether Button to Kirkwall covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Nether Button?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Nether Button.
Are there charging stations between Nether Button and Kirkwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Nether Button to Kirkwall, 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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