How far is it from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands?

The distance between Northtown and Southtown, Orkney Islands is 3 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands?

The drive from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands?

The fastest route from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Southtown, Orkney Islands from Northtown?

Southtown, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the south of Northtown.

Are there charging stations between Northtown and Southtown, Orkney Islands?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands, 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: 18.

Northtown Southtown, Orkney Islands

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands takes about 10 min via A961. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions4 · 3 mi

1 Depart onto Northfield Road 1 mi
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Turn left onto Ness Road 1 mi
4 Arrive onto Ness Road

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The return trip from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Northtown covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

18 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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Southtown, Orkney Islands → Corrigall26 mi · 45 min Southtown, Orkney Islands → Swannay33 mi · 55 min Southtown, Orkney Islands → Hilliclay39 mi · 1 h 40 min Southtown, Orkney Islands → Cornquoy8 mi · 20 min Southtown, Orkney Islands → Greenigoe15 mi · 25 min Southtown, Orkney Islands → Aikers5 mi · 10 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 Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands?: The distance between Northtown and Southtown, Orkney Islands is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands?: The drive from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands?: The fastest route from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Southtown, Orkney Islands from Northtown?: Southtown, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the south of Northtown.
Are there charging stations between Northtown and Southtown, Orkney Islands?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Northtown to Southtown, Orkney Islands, 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: 18.

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