How far is it from Affetside to Sharples?

The distance between Affetside and Sharples is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Affetside to Sharples?

The drive from Affetside to Sharples takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Affetside to Sharples?

The fastest route from Affetside to Sharples covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Sharples from Affetside?

Sharples lies roughly to the west of Affetside.

Are there charging stations between Affetside and Sharples?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Affetside to Sharples, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 188.

Affetside Sharples

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Affetside to Sharples takes about 15 min via Tottington Road. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 5 mi

1 Depart onto Watling Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Tottington Road 2 mi
3 Continue right onto Lea Gate 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Bolton Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Bradshaw Brow 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Tonge Moor Road 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Crompton Way 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Moss Bank Way 1 mi

9 Turn right 53 yd
10 Turn right onto Broad O' Th' Lane 3 yd
11 Arrive onto Broad O' Th' Lane

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The return trip from Sharples to Affetside covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

188 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 kW
M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, HeywoodM62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2HQ350 kW
New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge RoadNew Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6HR300 kW
M61, BlackrodM61, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5UZ180 kW
Eg Stubbins Lane, RamsbottomEg Stubbins Lane, Ramsbottom, BL0 0PP150 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Sharples → Ainsworth4 mi · 15 min Sharples → Moses Gate5 mi · 10 min Sharples → Ewood Bridge11 mi · 25 min Sharples → Waterloo, Blackburn with Darwen11 mi · 30 min Sharples → Green Haworth15 mi · 35 min Sharples → Great Lever4 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 Affetside to Sharples?: The distance between Affetside and Sharples is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Affetside to Sharples?: The drive from Affetside to Sharples takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Affetside to Sharples?: The fastest route from Affetside to Sharples covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Sharples from Affetside?: Sharples lies roughly to the west of Affetside.
Are there charging stations between Affetside and Sharples?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Affetside to Sharples, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 188.

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