What is the best route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands?

The fastest route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.

Which direction is Blackhill, Orkney Islands from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?

Blackhill, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the south of Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2.

Are there charging stations between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Blackhill, Orkney Islands?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 Blackhill, Orkney Islands

Distance: 30 miDuration: 6 h 35 min

Driving from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands takes about 6 h 35 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 30 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 30 mi

1 Depart onto Breckaskaill Road 2 yd
2 Turn left onto Aikerness Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 8 mi
4 Turn left 162 yd
5 Turn left 64 yd
6 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 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 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Sunnybank Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Blackhill Road 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Blackhill Road

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The return trip from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 covers roughly the same distance, 30 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

23 chargers

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
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX22 kW

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Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Blackhill, Orkney Islands → Clouston11 mi · 20 min Blackhill, Orkney Islands → Hunspow44 mi · 1 h 45 min Blackhill, Orkney Islands → Tannach61 mi · 2 h 15 min Blackhill, Orkney Islands → Kirkwall Airport (KOI)6 mi · 15 min Blackhill, Orkney Islands → Appietown11 mi · 20 min Blackhill, Orkney Islands → Hackland12 mi · 20 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 Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands?: The distance between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Blackhill, Orkney Islands is 30 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands?: The drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands?: The fastest route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.
Which direction is Blackhill, Orkney Islands from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?: Blackhill, Orkney Islands lies roughly to the south of Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2.
Are there charging stations between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Blackhill, Orkney Islands?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Blackhill, Orkney Islands, including Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW); Pickaquoy RD, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 23.

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