How far is it from Orphir to Skelwick?

The distance between Orphir and Skelwick is 31 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Orphir to Skelwick?

The drive from Orphir to Skelwick takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Orphir to Skelwick?

The fastest route from Orphir to Skelwick covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.

Which direction is Skelwick from Orphir?

Skelwick lies roughly to the north of Orphir.

Are there charging stations between Orphir and Skelwick?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Orphir to Skelwick, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Orphir Skelwick

Distance: 31 miDuration: 6 h 35 min

Driving from Orphir to Skelwick takes about 6 h 35 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 31 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 31 mi

1 Depart right 7 mi
2 Continue left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
3 Continue slightly right onto High Street 118 yd
4 Continue straight onto Wellington Street 169 yd
5 Turn left onto Junction Road 1 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit right onto Harbour Street 1 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Turn left 110 yd

9 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
10 Continue straight 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right 4 mi
12 Turn right onto Swartmill Road 1 mi
13 Turn right 2 yd
14 Arrive

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The return trip from Skelwick to Orphir covers roughly the same distance, 31 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 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

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Skelwick → Rapness4 mi · 10 min Skelwick → Wyng49 mi · 8 h 50 min Skelwick → Braehead, Orkney Islands4 mi · 10 min Skelwick → Bimbister34 mi · 6 h 40 min Skelwick → Appietown35 mi · 6 h 40 min Skelwick → East Mey59 mi · 7 h 50 min

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

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How far is it from Orphir to Skelwick?: The distance between Orphir and Skelwick is 31 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Orphir to Skelwick?: The drive from Orphir to Skelwick takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Orphir to Skelwick?: The fastest route from Orphir to Skelwick covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.
Which direction is Skelwick from Orphir?: Skelwick lies roughly to the north of Orphir.
Are there charging stations between Orphir and Skelwick?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Orphir to Skelwick, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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