How far is it from Ampton to Thorns?

The distance between Ampton and Thorns is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ampton to Thorns?

The drive from Ampton to Thorns takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Ampton to Thorns?

The fastest route from Ampton to Thorns covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Thorns from Ampton?

Thorns lies roughly to the south-west of Ampton.

Are there charging stations between Ampton and Thorns?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ampton to Thorns, including 15 A1088, Bury Saint Edmunds (250 kW); Elveden Inn, Elveden (250 kW); Fiveways Roundabout, Forest Heath (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 63.

Ampton Thorns

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Ampton to Thorns takes about 30 min via Westley Road. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto New Road 2 mi
2 Turn left onto Bury Road 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout left 51 yd
4 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
5 Enter roundabout left 55 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight onto Compiegne Way 117 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Compiegne Way 1 mi
9 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
10 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Enter rotary straight onto Fornham Lane 95 yd
13 Exit rotary straight onto Fornham Lane 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Hill Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Westley Road 5 mi
16 Continue straight 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Bury Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Wickhambrook Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight 3 mi
20 Keep slightly left 20 yd
21 Turn left onto Cemetery Road 1 mi
22 Arrive onto Cemetery Road

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The return trip from Thorns to Ampton covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Charging points along the way

63 chargers

15 A1088, Bury Saint Edmunds15 A1088 , Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9QR250 kW
Elveden Inn, ElvedenElveden Inn, Elveden, Suffolk, IP24 3TP250 kW
Fiveways Roundabout, Forest HeathFiveways Roundabout, Forest Heath, England, IP28 6AE150 kW
Sow Lane, Bury Saint EdmundsSow Lane, Bury Saint Edmunds, England, IP30 9NF150 kW
1 Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds1 Newmarket Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3HA50 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Thorns → Mickley Green9 mi · 15 min Thorns → Hawstead11 mi · 20 min Thorns → Wesley End14 mi · 25 min Thorns → Ovington, Essex10 mi · 20 min Thorns → Birdbrook12 mi · 20 min Thorns → Helion Bumpstead14 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Ampton to Thorns?: The distance between Ampton and Thorns is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ampton to Thorns?: The drive from Ampton to Thorns takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Ampton to Thorns?: The fastest route from Ampton to Thorns covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Thorns from Ampton?: Thorns lies roughly to the south-west of Ampton.
Are there charging stations between Ampton and Thorns?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ampton to Thorns, including 15 A1088, Bury Saint Edmunds (250 kW); Elveden Inn, Elveden (250 kW); Fiveways Roundabout, Forest Heath (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 63.

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