How far is it from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills?

The distance between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Gills is 62 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills?

The drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills takes approximately 8 h by car.

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

The fastest route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills covers 62 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h.

Which direction is Gills from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 Gills

Distance: 62 miDuration: 8 h

Driving from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills takes about 8 h via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 62 mi. The straight-line distance is 49 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wasbister, Orkney Islands, Kirkwall, Scapa, Grimness, Huna. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 62 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 left onto Shore Street 56 yd
11 Turn right onto St. Catherine's Place 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn right onto Queen Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto King Street 121 yd

14 Continue straight onto School Place 166 yd
15 Continue left onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Holm Road 14 mi
18 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
20 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
21 Turn right 43 yd
22 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
23 Continue straight 158 yd
24 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
26 Turn left 39 yd
27 Arrive right

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The return trip from Gills to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 covers roughly the same distance, 62 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

29 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
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
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

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

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Gills → Hourston48 mi · 1 h 50 min Gills → Toab, Orkney Islands31 mi · 1 h 25 min Gills → Freswick8 mi · 15 min Gills → Melsetter55 mi · 3 h 50 min Gills → Tannach26 mi · 45 min Gills → Clouston46 mi · 1 h 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills?: The distance between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Gills is 62 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills?: The drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills takes approximately 8 h by car.
What is the best route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills?: The fastest route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills covers 62 mi with a driving time of approximately 8 h.
Which direction is Gills from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?: Gills lies roughly to the south of Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2.
Are there charging stations between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Gills?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Gills, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

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