How far is it from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The distance between Birches Head and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 60 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The drive from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The fastest route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) covers 60 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Manchester Airport (MAN) from Birches Head?

Manchester Airport (MAN) lies roughly to the north of Birches Head.

Which roads does the route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) follow?

The drive from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) mainly follows M6.

Which towns do you pass between Birches Head and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Towns on the route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) include Stoke-on-Trent, Congleton, Crewe, Urmston, Manchester.

Where can I camp between Birches Head and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Along the route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) you can stop for the night or service your van at Finneys Caravan Park, Dunham Massey Scout Camp.

Birches Head Manchester Airport (MAN)

Distance: 60 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) takes about 50 min via M6. The distance is 60 km. The straight-line distance is 36 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bank Top, Stoke-on-Trent, Longport, Smith's Green, Cheshire East, Booth Bank, Cheshire East, Moss Nook, Manchester. Driving directions

Attractions Car rental Popular routes Show more

Driving directions36 · 60 km

1 Depart onto Birches Head Road 626 m
2 Turn right onto Chorlton Road 210 m
3 Continue slightly left onto Northam Road 179 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Hanley Road 756 m
5 Take ramp left 159 m
6 Merge slightly right onto Leek New Road 547 m
7 Turn slightly right onto North Road 484 m
8 Continue straight onto Nile Street 391 m
9 Turn left onto Pitt Street East 217 m
10 Continue slightly right onto Cross Hill 109 m
11 Continue straight onto Woodbank Street 327 m
12 At roundabout, take exit left onto Newcastle Street 880 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Newcastle Street 9 m

14 Exit roundabout left onto Newcastle Street 151 m
15 Continue straight onto Station Street 157 m
16 Continue straight onto Longport Road 108 m
17 Continue straight onto Porthill Road 183 m
18 Enter rotary straight 173 m
19 Exit rotary slightly left 295 m
20 Merge slightly right onto Queensway 9 km
21 Enter rotary straight 277 m
22 Exit rotary slightly left 29 km
23 Take exit slightly left 499 m
24 Keep slightly right 297 m
25 Continue straight 7 km
26 Continue straight 7 km
27 Take exit slightly left 499 m
28 Enter roundabout straight onto Wilmslow Road 97 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Wilmslow Road 782 m
30 Turn left onto Sunbank Lane 59 m
31 Continue straight onto Gannet Way 169 m
32 Turn right onto Wilmslow Old Road 377 m
33 Turn slightly right 145 m
34 At end of road, turn left 103 m
35 Turn slightly left 212 m
36 Arrive

View more details

The return trip from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birches Head covers roughly the same distance, 60 km.

Driving directions from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Top attractions along the route
Find hotels near Manchester Airport (MAN)
Rent a car near Birches Head
Popular routes from destination
Questions and answers

Along the way

Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Book

Find hotels near Manchester Airport (MAN)

Rent a car near Birches Head

Explore

Popular routes from destination

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

Overview

Questions and answers

How far is it from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN)?: The distance between Birches Head and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 60 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN)?: The drive from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN)?: The fastest route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) covers 60 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Manchester Airport (MAN) from Birches Head?: Manchester Airport (MAN) lies roughly to the north of Birches Head.
Which roads does the route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) follow?: The drive from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) mainly follows M6.
Which towns do you pass between Birches Head and Manchester Airport (MAN)?: Towns on the route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) include Stoke-on-Trent, Congleton, Crewe, Urmston, Manchester.
Where can I camp between Birches Head and Manchester Airport (MAN)?: Along the route from Birches Head to Manchester Airport (MAN) you can stop for the night or service your van at Finneys Caravan Park, Dunham Massey Scout Camp.

Table of contents