How far is it from Overbister to Newgarth?

The distance between Overbister and Newgarth is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Overbister to Newgarth?

The drive from Overbister to Newgarth takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Overbister to Newgarth?

The fastest route from Overbister to Newgarth covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.

Which direction is Newgarth from Overbister?

Newgarth lies roughly to the south-west of Overbister.

Are there charging stations between Overbister and Newgarth?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Overbister to Newgarth, 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.

Overbister Newgarth

Distance: 47 miDuration: 7 h 5 min

Driving from Overbister to Newgarth takes about 7 h 5 min via Kirkwall - Eday. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Balfour GB, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Stenness, Russland. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 47 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn left 3 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 7 mi
5 Keep straight 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Eday - Sanday 4 mi
7 Turn left onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
8 Continue straight 67 yd
9 Turn left 44 yd
10 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Shore Street 70 yd
12 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
13 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi

14 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 8 mi
15 Turn right 6 mi
16 Turn left onto Vetquoy Road 4 mi
17 Turn straight onto Quoyloo Road 4 yd
18 Arrive onto Quoyloo Road

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The return trip from Newgarth to Overbister covers roughly the same distance, 47 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

EV Charging Points

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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

Newgarth → Redland12 mi · 25 min Newgarth → Rackwick, Orkney Islands32 mi · 2 h 50 min Newgarth → Quholm5 mi · 10 min Newgarth → Saint Margaret's Hope32 mi · 50 min Newgarth → Dounby4 mi · 10 min Newgarth → Yesnaby4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Overbister to Newgarth?: The distance between Overbister and Newgarth is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Overbister to Newgarth?: The drive from Overbister to Newgarth takes approximately 7 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Overbister to Newgarth?: The fastest route from Overbister to Newgarth covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 5 min.
Which direction is Newgarth from Overbister?: Newgarth lies roughly to the south-west of Overbister.
Are there charging stations between Overbister and Newgarth?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Overbister to Newgarth, 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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