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

The distance between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Scapa is 30 mi by road.

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

The drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.

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

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

Which direction is Scapa from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa, 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 Scapa

Distance: 30 miDuration: 6 h 35 min

Driving from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa takes about 6 h 35 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 30 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 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 left onto Junction Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Wellington Street 169 yd

14 Continue straight onto High Street 118 yd
15 Turn slightly left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
17 Continue left onto Old Scapa Road 1 mi
18 Arrive right onto Old Scapa Road

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The return trip from Scapa 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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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Scapa → Smerquoy4 mi · 10 min Scapa → Saint Mary's7 mi · 15 min Scapa → Tankerness7 mi · 15 min Scapa → Lady31 mi · 6 h 40 min Scapa → Halkirk57 mi · 2 h Scapa → Nether Button6 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa?: The distance between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Scapa is 30 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa?: The drive from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa?: The fastest route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.
Which direction is Scapa from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?: Scapa lies roughly to the south of Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2.
Are there charging stations between Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 and Scapa?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Scapa, 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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