How far is it from Widewall to Stenness?

The distance between Widewall and Stenness is 27 mi by road.

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

The drive from Widewall to Stenness takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Widewall to Stenness?

The fastest route from Widewall to Stenness covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Stenness from Widewall?

Stenness lies roughly to the north-west of Widewall.

Are there charging stations between Widewall and Stenness?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Widewall to Stenness, 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.

Widewall Stenness

Distance: 27 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Widewall to Stenness takes about 45 min via A961. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 27 mi

This 27-mile trip takes about 40 minutes via Oback Road. Follow the A961 and A965 into Stenness on Mainland, the largest of the Orkney islands.

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 left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 11 mi
12 Arrive right

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The return trip from Stenness to Widewall covers roughly the same distance, 27 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

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Top attractions along the route

St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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This 27-mile trip takes about 40 minutes via Oback Road. Follow the A961 and A965 into Stenness on Mainland, the largest of the Orkney islands.

Popular destinations close by

Stenness → Quholm4 mi · 10 min Stenness → Tuskerbister5 mi · 10 min Stenness → Heddle5 mi · 10 min Stenness → Beaquoy9 mi · 15 min Stenness → Costa15 mi · 25 min Stenness → Whitehall Village35 mi · 7 h 50 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 August 2026.

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How far is it from Widewall to Stenness?: The distance between Widewall and Stenness is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Widewall to Stenness?: The drive from Widewall to Stenness takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Widewall to Stenness?: The fastest route from Widewall to Stenness covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Stenness from Widewall?: Stenness lies roughly to the north-west of Widewall.
Are there charging stations between Widewall and Stenness?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Widewall to Stenness, 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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