How far is it from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay?

The distance between Southtown, Orkney Islands and Swannay is 33 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay?

The drive from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay?

The fastest route from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Swannay from Southtown, Orkney Islands?

Swannay lies roughly to the north-west of Southtown, Orkney Islands.

Are there charging stations between Southtown, Orkney Islands and Swannay?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Southtown, Orkney Islands Swannay

Distance: 33 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay takes about 55 min via A961. The distance is 33 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Southtown, Orkney Islands, Scapa, Hatston, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Tenston. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 33 mi

1 Depart onto Ness Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 11 mi
3 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
6 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
7 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
8 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
10 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 8 mi
11 Turn right 9 mi
12 Turn right onto Hundland Road 4 mi
13 Turn right onto Lochside Road 1 mi
14 Arrive onto Lochside Road

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The return trip from Swannay to Southtown, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 33 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

34 chargers

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
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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Swannay → Mirbister8 mi · 20 min Swannay → Northdyke10 mi · 20 min Swannay → Quatquoy15 mi · 25 min Swannay → Marwick7 mi · 15 min Swannay → Beaquoy8 mi · 20 min Swannay → Knarston8 mi · 20 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 Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay?: The distance between Southtown, Orkney Islands and Swannay is 33 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay?: The drive from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay?: The fastest route from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay covers 33 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Swannay from Southtown, Orkney Islands?: Swannay lies roughly to the north-west of Southtown, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Southtown, Orkney Islands and Swannay?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Southtown, Orkney Islands to Swannay, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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