How far is it from Alder Forest to Atherton?

The distance between Alder Forest and Atherton is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alder Forest to Atherton?

The drive from Alder Forest to Atherton takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Alder Forest to Atherton?

The fastest route from Alder Forest to Atherton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Atherton from Alder Forest?

Atherton lies roughly to the north-west of Alder Forest.

Are there charging stations between Alder Forest and Atherton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alder Forest to Atherton, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 335.

Alder Forest Atherton

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Alder Forest to Atherton takes about 20 min via A577. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Walker Road 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Worsley Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Barton Road 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto Worsley Brow 76 yd
5 Exit rotary slightly left onto Worsley Brow 1 mi
6 Enter rotary left onto Leigh Road 65 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Leigh Road 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Simpson Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Leigh Road 144 yd
10 Continue straight onto Chaddock Lane 129 yd
11 Continue right onto Mosley Common Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Sale Lane 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Manchester Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Elliott Street 1 mi
15 Turn slightly right onto Castle Street 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Tyldesley Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Market Street 1 mi
18 Arrive left onto Market Street

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The return trip from Atherton to Alder Forest covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

335 chargers

M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, HeywoodM62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2HQ350 kW
Salford Quays Services, SalfordSalford Quays Services, Salford, M5 4QD350 kW
4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
Trafford Centre, ManchesterTrafford Centre, Manchester, England, M17 8AA250 kW

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Atherton → Hawkley, Wigan8 mi · 25 min Atherton → Bickershaw4 mi · 15 min Atherton → Rose Bridge6 mi · 15 min Atherton → Bottling Wood7 mi · 20 min Atherton → Wallsuches9 mi · 20 min Atherton → Engine Fold5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Alder Forest to Atherton?: The distance between Alder Forest and Atherton is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alder Forest to Atherton?: The drive from Alder Forest to Atherton takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Alder Forest to Atherton?: The fastest route from Alder Forest to Atherton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Atherton from Alder Forest?: Atherton lies roughly to the north-west of Alder Forest.
Are there charging stations between Alder Forest and Atherton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alder Forest to Atherton, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 335.

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