How far is it from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

The distance between Alton and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 46 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

The drive from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

The fastest route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Birmingham Airport (BHX) from Alton?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) lies roughly to the south of Alton.

Which towns do you pass between Alton and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

Towns on the route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) include Uttoxeter, Colwich, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth.

Are there charging stations between Alton and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including M6 Motorway Southbound, Wolverhampton (360 kW); Birmingham Road, Birmingham (350 kW); M6 J10A/11, Wolverhampton (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 686.

Alton Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Distance: 46 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes about 1 h 15 min via B5013. The distance is 46 mi. The straight-line distance is 36 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Scropton, Colton, Staffordshire, Holly Bank, Saltley, Sparkhill. Driving directions

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Driving directions74 · 46 mi

1 Depart right onto Nabb Lane 2 mi
2 Turn left onto Hollington Road 37 yd
3 Turn right onto Combridge Lane 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Old Uttoxeter Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Woodseat Level 2 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left onto Ashboune Road 61 yd
7 Exit rotary left onto Ashboune Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary left onto Ashbourne Road 59 yd
9 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ashbourne Road 1 mi
10 Continue left onto Cheadle Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto High Street 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Smithfield Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Stone Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Oldfields Road 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto Hockley Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout left onto Stafford Road 47 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Stafford Road 1 mi
18 Turn slightly left 1 mi
19 At roundabout, take exit right 5 mi
20 Turn right onto Colton Road 6 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Rugeley Eastern By-Pass 23 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Rugeley Eastern By-Pass 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Rugeley Eastern By-Pass 29 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Rugeley Eastern By-Pass 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Rugeley Eastern By-Pass 37 yd
26 Exit roundabout left onto Rugeley Eastern By-Pass 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout straight 14 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout straight 32 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Main Road 3 yd
32 Exit roundabout straight onto Main Road 5 mi
33 Enter roundabout straight onto Stafford Road 65 yd
34 Exit roundabout straight onto Stafford Road 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Western By-Pass 2 mi
36 Enter rotary left onto The Friary 1 mi
37 Exit rotary straight onto The Friary 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout straight onto Birmingham Road 31 yd
39 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Birmingham Road 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout straight onto Saint Johns Avenue 11 yd
41 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Saint Johns Avenue 1 mi
42 At end of road, turn sharp right onto London Road 1 mi
43 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 1 mi
44 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 6 mi
45 Enter rotary slightly left onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass 162 yd
46 Exit rotary slightly left onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass 1 mi
47 Enter roundabout straight onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass 18 yd
48 Exit roundabout straight onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass 1 mi
49 Take exit slightly left 5 mi
50 Merge slightly left 1 mi
51 Keep slightly right 1 mi
52 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
53 Merge slightly left 4 mi
54 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
55 Keep slightly right 1 mi
56 Merge slightly right onto Bickenhill Interchange 1 mi
57 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
58 Merge slightly right onto Coventry Road 1 mi
59 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
60 Keep slightly left 74 yd
61 Continue straight onto Viking Road 1 mi
62 Enter rotary slightly left onto Airport Way 50 yd
63 Exit rotary slightly left onto Airport Way 1 mi
64 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Concorde Road 37 yd
65 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Concorde Road 51 yd
66 Continue straight onto Concorde Road 1 mi
67 Continue slightly right onto Ambassador Road 61 yd
68 Turn slightly right onto Comet Road 66 yd
69 Turn left 42 yd
70 Turn straight onto Ramp Road 1 mi
71 Turn left 1 mi
72 Turn left 19 yd
73 Turn right 111 yd
74 Arrive right

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The return trip from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alton covers roughly the same distance, 46 mi.

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Charging points along the way

581 chargers

M6 Motorway Southbound, WolverhamptonM6 Motorway Southbound, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV11 2AT360 kW
Birmingham Road, BirminghamBirmingham Road, Birmingham, B71 4JH350 kW
M6 J10A/11, WolverhamptonM6 J10A/11, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV11 2AT350 kW
Prime Point Business Park, StaffordPrime Point Business Park , Stafford, England, ST16 1GX350 kW
Brent, TamworthBrent, Tamworth, England, B77 5DJ300 kW

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Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Marston Green5 mi · 20 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Sheldon, City and Birmingham6 mi · 20 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Braunstone Frith38 mi · 50 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Little Packington4 mi · 15 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Fordbridge5 mi · 15 min Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Walsal End6 mi · 20 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 Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: The distance between Alton and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 46 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: The drive from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: The fastest route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) covers 46 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Birmingham Airport (BHX) from Alton?: Birmingham Airport (BHX) lies roughly to the south of Alton.
Which towns do you pass between Alton and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: Towns on the route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) include Uttoxeter, Colwich, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth.
Are there charging stations between Alton and Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alton to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including M6 Motorway Southbound, Wolverhampton (360 kW); Birmingham Road, Birmingham (350 kW); M6 J10A/11, Wolverhampton (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 686.

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