How far is it from Orphir to Warse?

The distance between Orphir and Warse is 41 mi by road.

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

The drive from Orphir to Warse takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Orphir to Warse?

The fastest route from Orphir to Warse covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Warse from Orphir?

Warse lies roughly to the south of Orphir.

Are there charging stations between Orphir and Warse?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Orphir to Warse, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Orphir Warse

Distance: 41 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Orphir to Warse takes about 1 h 40 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 41 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Greenigoe, St Ola, Orkney Islands 2, Nether Button, Eastside, Orkney Islands, Huna. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 41 mi

1 Depart right 7 mi
2 Continue slightly right onto Foreland Road 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit right onto Holm Branch Road 1 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto Holm Road 14 mi
5 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
7 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
8 Turn right 43 yd

9 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
10 Continue straight 158 yd
11 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
13 Turn sharp right 1 mi
14 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
15 Arrive

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The return trip from Warse to Orphir covers roughly the same distance, 41 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

34 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals

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Warse → East Mey4 mi · 10 min Warse → Kirkwall Airport (KOI)35 mi · 1 h 35 min Warse → Mey5 mi · 10 min Warse → Syster11 mi · 30 min Warse → Eastside, Orkney Islands22 mi · 1 h 15 min Warse → Lingland30 mi · 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 Warse?: The distance between Orphir and Warse is 41 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Orphir to Warse?: The drive from Orphir to Warse takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Orphir to Warse?: The fastest route from Orphir to Warse covers 41 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Warse from Orphir?: Warse lies roughly to the south of Orphir.
Are there charging stations between Orphir and Warse?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Orphir to Warse, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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