How far is it from Skelwick to Orphir?

The distance between Skelwick and Orphir is 31 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Skelwick to Orphir?

The drive from Skelwick to Orphir takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Skelwick to Orphir?

The fastest route from Skelwick to Orphir covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.

Which direction is Orphir from Skelwick?

Orphir lies roughly to the south of Skelwick.

Are there charging stations between Skelwick and Orphir?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Skelwick to Orphir, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Skelwick Orphir

Distance: 31 miDuration: 6 h 35 min

Driving from Skelwick to Orphir takes about 6 h 35 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 31 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 31 mi

1 Depart 2 yd
2 Turn left onto Swartmill Road 1 mi
3 Turn left 4 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 straight 6 mi
18 Arrive left

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The return trip from Orphir to Skelwick covers roughly the same distance, 31 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

30 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 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
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Orphir → Hatston9 mi · 15 min Orphir → Smerquoy8 mi · 15 min Orphir → Netherbrough11 mi · 25 min Orphir → Voy13 mi · 20 min Orphir → Saint Mary's13 mi · 20 min Orphir → Calfsound31 mi · 5 h 40 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 Skelwick to Orphir?: The distance between Skelwick and Orphir is 31 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Skelwick to Orphir?: The drive from Skelwick to Orphir takes approximately 6 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Skelwick to Orphir?: The fastest route from Skelwick to Orphir covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 35 min.
Which direction is Orphir from Skelwick?: Orphir lies roughly to the south of Skelwick.
Are there charging stations between Skelwick and Orphir?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Skelwick to Orphir, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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