How far is it from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay?

The distance between Otterswick, Orkney Islands and Birsay is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay?

The drive from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay takes approximately 7 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay?

The fastest route from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 10 min.

Which direction is Birsay from Otterswick, Orkney Islands?

Birsay lies roughly to the west of Otterswick, Orkney Islands.

Are there charging stations between Otterswick, Orkney Islands and Birsay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Otterswick, Orkney Islands Birsay

Distance: 48 miDuration: 7 h 10 min

Driving from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay takes about 7 h 10 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 28 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Crookness, Stenness, Tronston. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 48 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Turn right 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 70 yd
11 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
12 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi
13 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 8 mi
14 Turn right 9 mi
15 Continue straight 3 mi
16 Turn left 40 yd
17 Arrive right

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The return trip from Birsay to Otterswick, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 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 destinations close by

Birsay → Swannay4 mi · 10 min Birsay → Russland8 mi · 15 min Birsay → Corston, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Birsay → Evie9 mi · 15 min Birsay → Harray8 mi · 15 min Birsay → Stenso10 mi · 15 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 Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay?: The distance between Otterswick, Orkney Islands and Birsay is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay?: The drive from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay takes approximately 7 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay?: The fastest route from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 10 min.
Which direction is Birsay from Otterswick, Orkney Islands?: Birsay lies roughly to the west of Otterswick, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Otterswick, Orkney Islands and Birsay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Otterswick, Orkney Islands to Birsay, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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