How far is it from Sortat to Yesnaby?

The distance between Sortat and Yesnaby is 59 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sortat to Yesnaby?

The drive from Sortat to Yesnaby takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Sortat to Yesnaby?

The fastest route from Sortat to Yesnaby covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Yesnaby from Sortat?

Yesnaby lies roughly to the north of Sortat.

Are there charging stations between Sortat and Yesnaby?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sortat to Yesnaby, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

Sortat Yesnaby

Distance: 59 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Sortat to Yesnaby takes about 2 h 20 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 59 mi. The straight-line distance is 34 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Warse, Northtown, St Ola, Orkney Islands, Blackhill, Orkney Islands, Stenness. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 59 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn right 7 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
7 Turn right 152 yd
8 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
9 Continue straight 43 yd
10 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
12 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
13 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi

14 Turn left 14 mi
15 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
18 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
19 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
20 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
21 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
22 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 13 mi
23 Continue right onto Deepdale Branch Road 1 mi
24 Turn right 3 mi
25 Keep slightly left 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Yesnaby Road 2 mi
27 Arrive onto Yesnaby Road

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The return trip from Yesnaby to Sortat covers roughly the same distance, 59 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

45 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
3 Victoria Place, Wick3 Victoria Place, Wick, KW1 4AP50 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
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Yesnaby → Crockness21 mi · 2 h 25 min Yesnaby → Huntscarth11 mi · 25 min Yesnaby → Bimbister11 mi · 20 min Yesnaby → Laminess41 mi · 6 h 55 min Yesnaby → Petertown10 mi · 20 min Yesnaby → Brims24 mi · 2 h 30 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 Sortat to Yesnaby?: The distance between Sortat and Yesnaby is 59 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sortat to Yesnaby?: The drive from Sortat to Yesnaby takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Sortat to Yesnaby?: The fastest route from Sortat to Yesnaby covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Yesnaby from Sortat?: Yesnaby lies roughly to the north of Sortat.
Are there charging stations between Sortat and Yesnaby?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sortat to Yesnaby, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); 3 Victoria Place, Wick (50 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 45.

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