How far is it from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback?

The distance between Sandwick, Orkney Islands and Corsback is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback?

The drive from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback?

The fastest route from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Corsback from Sandwick, Orkney Islands?

Corsback lies roughly to the south-west of Sandwick, Orkney Islands.

Are there charging stations between Sandwick, Orkney Islands and Corsback?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback, 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: 13.

Sandwick, Orkney Islands Corsback

Distance: 28 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback takes about 1 h 20 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 28 mi

1 Depart onto Sandwick Road 1 mi
2 Turn left 3 mi
3 Continue left onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
5 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 43 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
8 Continue straight 158 yd

9 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn right 7 mi
11 Arrive right

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The return trip from Corsback to Sandwick, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

13 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
Oldfield Road, ThursoOldfield Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8RE50 kW
Transit Hall, Queen Elizabeth PierTransit Hall, Queen Elizabeth Pier, Thurso, KW14 7UJ50 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
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Corsback → Scarfskerry4 mi · 10 min Corsback → Mybster20 mi · 30 min Corsback → Knockdee17 mi · 25 min Corsback → Reiss17 mi · 30 min Corsback → Gills6 mi · 10 min Corsback → Huna9 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback?: The distance between Sandwick, Orkney Islands and Corsback is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback?: The drive from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback?: The fastest route from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Corsback from Sandwick, Orkney Islands?: Corsback lies roughly to the south-west of Sandwick, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Sandwick, Orkney Islands and Corsback?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sandwick, Orkney Islands to Corsback, 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: 13.

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