How far is it from Ancoats to Castlefield?

The distance between Ancoats and Castlefield is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ancoats to Castlefield?

The drive from Ancoats to Castlefield takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Ancoats to Castlefield?

The fastest route from Ancoats to Castlefield covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Castlefield from Ancoats?

Castlefield lies roughly to the south-west of Ancoats.

Are there charging stations between Ancoats and Castlefield?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ancoats to Castlefield, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW). Charging points on this route: 337.

Ancoats Castlefield

Distance: 2 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Ancoats to Castlefield takes about 10 min via A57(M). The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 2 mi

1 Depart left onto Little Ancoats Street 17 yd
2 Turn right onto Newton Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Piccadilly 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto London Road 1 mi
5 Continue slightly right onto London Road 115 yd
6 Take ramp straight onto Mancunian Way 1 mi
7 Merge slightly right onto Mancunian Way 1 mi
8 Take exit slightly left onto Mancunian Way 1 mi

9 Enter rotary straight onto Mancunian Way 101 yd
10 Exit rotary straight onto Mancunian Way 1 mi
11 Continue right onto Medlock Street Junction 1 mi
12 Turn left onto River Street 176 yd
13 Turn right onto Garwood Street 63 yd
14 Turn left onto Great Jackson Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Melbourne Street 53 yd
16 Arrive left onto Melbourne Street

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The return trip from Castlefield to Ancoats covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Charging points along the way

337 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
Fold Way, Ashton-under-LyneFold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, England, OL7 0PG320 kW
Unnamed Road, StockportUnnamed Road, Stockport, SK4 1TN300 kW
Trafford Centre, ManchesterTrafford Centre, Manchester, England, M17 8AA250 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Castlefield → Handforth12 mi · 25 min Castlefield → Hooley Bridge12 mi · 30 min Castlefield → Newton Heath5 mi · 15 min Castlefield → Thornham Fold11 mi · 30 min Castlefield → Cheadle Hulme11 mi · 25 min Castlefield → Top of Heap12 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Ancoats to Castlefield?: The distance between Ancoats and Castlefield is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ancoats to Castlefield?: The drive from Ancoats to Castlefield takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Ancoats to Castlefield?: The fastest route from Ancoats to Castlefield covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Castlefield from Ancoats?: Castlefield lies roughly to the south-west of Ancoats.
Are there charging stations between Ancoats and Castlefield?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ancoats to Castlefield, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW). Charging points on this route: 337.

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