How far is it from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield?

The distance between Wakefield and Thornes, City and Wakefield is 2 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield?

The drive from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield?

The fastest route from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield covers 2 km with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Thornes, City and Wakefield from Wakefield?

Thornes, City and Wakefield lies roughly to the south-west of Wakefield.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Wakefield and Thornes, City and Wakefield?

Along the route from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield you can fill up at JET, Sainsbury's, Grange Service Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Wakefield Thornes, City and Wakefield

Distance: 2 kmDrive time: 5 min

Driving from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield takes about 5 min via A636. The distance is 2 km. The straight-line distance is 2 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 2 km

1 Depart left onto Westmorland Street 37 m
2 Turn left onto Bull Ring 200 m
3 Turn left onto Queen Street 231 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto George Street 34 m
5 Continue slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 144 m
6 Enter roundabout left onto Denby Dale Road 36 m
7 Exit roundabout left onto Denby Dale Road 287 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 27 m

9 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 514 m
10 Enter roundabout left onto Denby Dale Road 33 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 230 m
12 Turn right 40 m
13 Turn straight onto Thornes Road 128 m
14 Turn left onto Thornes Park Court 1 m
15 Arrive onto Thornes Park Court

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The return trip from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Wakefield covers roughly the same distance, 2 km.

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How far is it from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield?: The distance between Wakefield and Thornes, City and Wakefield is 2 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield?: The drive from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield?: The fastest route from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield covers 2 km with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Thornes, City and Wakefield from Wakefield?: Thornes, City and Wakefield lies roughly to the south-west of Wakefield.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Wakefield and Thornes, City and Wakefield?: Along the route from Wakefield to Thornes, City and Wakefield you can fill up at JET, Sainsbury's, Grange Service Station (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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