How far is it from Quoyness to Orphir?

The distance between Quoyness and Orphir is 18 mi by road.

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

The drive from Quoyness to Orphir takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Quoyness to Orphir?

The fastest route from Quoyness to Orphir covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Orphir from Quoyness?

Orphir lies roughly to the east of Quoyness.

Are there charging stations between Quoyness and Orphir?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Quoyness to Orphir, 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: 28.

Quoyness Orphir

Distance: 18 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Quoyness to Orphir takes about 2 h 20 min via B9047. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 18 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn left 8 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto Houton - Lyness 6 mi
6 Continue straight 120 yd
7 Turn left 126 yd
8 Keep slightly right 103 yd

9 Turn right onto Houton Road 1 mi
10 Turn right 2 mi
11 Turn slightly right 2 mi
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from Orphir to Quoyness covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

28 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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Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals

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Orphir → Hatston9 mi · 15 min Orphir → Smerquoy8 mi · 15 min Orphir → Netherbrough11 mi · 25 min Orphir → Voy13 mi · 20 min Orphir → Saint Mary's13 mi · 20 min Orphir → Calfsound31 mi · 5 h 40 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 Quoyness to Orphir?: The distance between Quoyness and Orphir is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Quoyness to Orphir?: The drive from Quoyness to Orphir takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Quoyness to Orphir?: The fastest route from Quoyness to Orphir covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Orphir from Quoyness?: Orphir lies roughly to the east of Quoyness.
Are there charging stations between Quoyness and Orphir?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Quoyness to Orphir, 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: 28.

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