How far is it from Veness to Rapness?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Veness to Rapness?

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

Which direction is Rapness from Veness?

Rapness lies roughly to the north-west of Veness.

Are there charging stations between Veness and Rapness?

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

Veness Rapness

Distance: 37 miDuration: 11 h 30 min

Driving from Veness to Rapness 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 Balfour GB, St Ola, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 37 mi

1 Depart onto Noneyha Road 4 yd
2 Turn right onto Veness Road 1 mi
3 Turn right 163 yd
4 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Eday 17 mi
5 Turn right onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
6 Continue straight 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
8 Arrive

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The return trip from Rapness to Veness 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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Rapness → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 29 mi · 20 min Rapness → Blackhill, Orkney Islands22 mi · 6 h 20 min Rapness → Pierowall8 mi · 15 min Rapness → Kirbest9 mi · 20 min Rapness → Smerquoy24 mi · 6 h 25 min Rapness → Cursiter26 mi · 6 h 25 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 Veness to Rapness?: The distance between Veness and Rapness is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Veness to Rapness?: The drive from Veness to Rapness takes approximately 11 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Veness to Rapness?: The fastest route from Veness to Rapness covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 11 h 30 min.
Which direction is Rapness from Veness?: Rapness lies roughly to the north-west of Veness.
Are there charging stations between Veness and Rapness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Veness to Rapness, 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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