How far is it from Rapness to Veness?

The distance between Rapness and Veness is 37 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rapness to Veness?

The drive from Rapness to Veness takes approximately 11 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Rapness to Veness?

The fastest route from Rapness to Veness covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 30 min.

Which direction is Veness from Rapness?

Veness lies roughly to the south-east of Rapness.

Are there charging stations between Rapness and Veness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rapness to Veness, 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.

Rapness Veness

Distance: 37 miDuration: 11 h 30 min

Driving from Rapness to Veness takes about 11 h 30 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St Ola, Orkney Islands, Burroughston. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 37 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn right 162 yd
3 Turn left 64 yd
4 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
5 Turn left onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
6 Continue straight 131 yd
7 Turn slightly right 32 yd
8 Turn left onto Veness Road 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Noneyha Road 4 yd
10 Arrive onto Noneyha Road

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The return trip from Veness to Rapness covers roughly the same distance, 37 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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Veness → Guith6 mi · 15 min Veness → Laminess7 mi · 1 h 15 min Veness → Wardhill10 mi · 2 h 25 min Veness → Sanday Airport (NDY)12 mi · 1 h 25 min Veness → Yinstay24 mi · 5 h 30 min Veness → Brough, Highland59 mi · 6 h 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Rapness to Veness?: The distance between Rapness and Veness is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rapness to Veness?: The drive from Rapness to Veness takes approximately 11 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Rapness to Veness?: The fastest route from Rapness to Veness covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 30 min.
Which direction is Veness from Rapness?: Veness lies roughly to the south-east of Rapness.
Are there charging stations between Rapness and Veness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rapness to Veness, 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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