How far is it from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?

The distance between Newark, Orkney Islands and Kirkwall is 32 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?

The drive from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall takes approximately 6 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 40 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Newark, Orkney Islands?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the south-west of Newark, Orkney Islands.

Are there charging stations between Newark, Orkney Islands and Kirkwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall, 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.

Newark, Orkney Islands Kirkwall

Distance: 32 miDuration: 6 h 40 min

Driving from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall takes about 6 h 40 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 32 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 32 mi

1 Depart 5 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
3 Turn left 7 mi
4 Keep straight 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
6 Turn left onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
7 Continue straight 67 yd
8 Turn left 44 yd

9 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Shore Street 74 yd
11 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Newark, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 32 mi.

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Along the way

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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Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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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 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?: The distance between Newark, Orkney Islands and Kirkwall is 32 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?: The drive from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall takes approximately 6 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 40 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Newark, Orkney Islands?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the south-west of Newark, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Newark, Orkney Islands and Kirkwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Newark, Orkney Islands to Kirkwall, 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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