How far is it from Widewall to Kirkwall?

The distance between Widewall and Kirkwall is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Widewall to Kirkwall?

The drive from Widewall to Kirkwall takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Widewall to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Widewall to Kirkwall covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Widewall?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Widewall.

Are there charging stations between Widewall and Kirkwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Widewall to Kirkwall, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Widewall Kirkwall

Distance: 17 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Widewall to Kirkwall takes about 25 min via A961. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto Oback Road 5 yd
2 Turn right 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 15 mi
4 Continue right onto Holm Road 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
7 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
8 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd

9 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi
10 At roundabout, take exit right onto Harbour Street 158 yd
11 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Widewall covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

24 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 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
Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallPickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1RP50 kW

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Top attractions along the route

St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Kirkwall → Wick, Highland54 mi · 2 h Kirkwall → Lyness17 mi · 2 h 15 min Kirkwall → Rackwick, Orkney Islands 228 mi · 6 h 30 min Kirkwall → Orphir8 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Coubister9 mi · 15 min Kirkwall → Corrigall13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Widewall to Kirkwall?: The distance between Widewall and Kirkwall is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Widewall to Kirkwall?: The drive from Widewall to Kirkwall takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Widewall to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Widewall to Kirkwall covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Widewall?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Widewall.
Are there charging stations between Widewall and Kirkwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Widewall to Kirkwall, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW); Great Western Road South, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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