How far is it from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The distance between Adlington and Ashton-in-Makerfield is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The drive from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield?

The fastest route from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Ashton-in-Makerfield from Adlington?

Ashton-in-Makerfield lies roughly to the south of Adlington.

Are there charging stations between Adlington and Ashton-in-Makerfield?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 242.

Adlington Ashton-in-Makerfield

Distance: 18 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield takes about 30 min via M6. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 18 mi

1 Depart right 166 yd
2 Turn left onto Park Road 112 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto Market Place 90 yd
4 Turn slightly left onto Church Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Westhoughton Road 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Rawlinson Lane 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Wigan Lane 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Chorley Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Bores Hill 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Chorley Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Rectory Lane 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Rectory Lane 22 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Rectory Lane 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Market Street 168 yd
15 Continue straight onto School Lane 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Almond Brook Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Shevington Lane 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Crow Orchard Road 1 mi
19 Enter rotary straight 6 yd
20 Exit rotary straight 10 mi
21 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
22 Enter rotary left onto East Lancashire Road 88 yd
23 Exit rotary right onto East Lancashire Road 53 yd
24 Take exit slightly right 134 yd
25 Enter rotary slightly right 28 yd
26 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
27 Merge slightly right 1 mi
28 Arrive left

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The return trip from Ashton-in-Makerfield to Adlington covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

242 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 kW
BP Railway Road, SkelmersdaleBP Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL350 kW
4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough1 Liverpool Rd N, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 5TN200 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Ashton in Makerfield → Ashton Heath6 mi · 10 min Ashton in Makerfield → Fosters Green10 mi · 15 min Ashton in Makerfield → Fairview, Lancashire16 mi · 25 min Ashton in Makerfield → Old Hall15 mi · 20 min Ashton in Makerfield → Pemberton, Wigan5 mi · 10 min Ashton in Makerfield → Spring Bank, Wigan5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield?: The distance between Adlington and Ashton-in-Makerfield is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield?: The drive from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield?: The fastest route from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Ashton-in-Makerfield from Adlington?: Ashton-in-Makerfield lies roughly to the south of Adlington.
Are there charging stations between Adlington and Ashton-in-Makerfield?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Adlington to Ashton-in-Makerfield, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 242.

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