How far is it from Avenham to Shireshead?

The distance between Avenham and Shireshead is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Avenham to Shireshead?

The drive from Avenham to Shireshead takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Avenham to Shireshead?

The fastest route from Avenham to Shireshead covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Shireshead from Avenham?

Shireshead lies roughly to the north of Avenham.

Which roads does the route from Avenham to Shireshead follow?

The drive from Avenham to Shireshead mainly follows M6.

Are there charging stations between Avenham and Shireshead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Avenham to Shireshead, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); M6, Lancaster (350 kW); Moto Lancaster Northbound Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 154.

Avenham Shireshead

Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Avenham to Shireshead takes about 35 min via M6. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 23 mi

1 Depart onto Avenham Lane 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Queen Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto London Road 104 yd
4 Turn right onto New Hall Lane 2 mi
5 Enter roundabout left onto New Hall Lane 38 yd
6 Exit roundabout left onto New Hall Lane 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Brockholes Brow 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Preston New Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Preston New Road 1 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left 41 yd
11 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
12 Merge slightly right onto Preston Bypass 17 mi
13 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

14 Enter rotary straight onto Preston Lancaster Road 5 yd
15 Exit rotary straight onto Preston Lancaster Road 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Whinney Brow Lane 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto Hollins Lane 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Stoney Lane 1 mi
19 Turn left 59 yd
20 Continue straight 1 mi
21 Turn slightly right 95 yd
22 Turn right onto Miller's Brow 86 yd
23 Arrive onto Miller's Brow

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The return trip from Shireshead to Avenham covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

154 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 kW
M6, LancasterM6, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9DU350 kW
Moto Lancaster Northbound ServicesMoto Lancaster Northbound Services, LA2 9DU350 kW
Queens Shopping Park, Mercedes-Benz HouseQueens Shopping Park, Mercedes-Benz House, Preston, PR1 4HZ300 kW
Frontier Avenue, BlackburnFrontier Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 3AL175 kW

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Shireshead → Wennington, Lancashire19 mi · 30 min Shireshead → Little Plumpton20 mi · 35 min Shireshead → Farringdon Park22 mi · 30 min Shireshead → Bowgreave6 mi · 15 min Shireshead → Bailrigg6 mi · 15 min Shireshead → Woodsfold12 mi · 25 min

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How far is it from Avenham to Shireshead?: The distance between Avenham and Shireshead is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Avenham to Shireshead?: The drive from Avenham to Shireshead takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Avenham to Shireshead?: The fastest route from Avenham to Shireshead covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Shireshead from Avenham?: Shireshead lies roughly to the north of Avenham.
Which roads does the route from Avenham to Shireshead follow?: The drive from Avenham to Shireshead mainly follows M6.
Are there charging stations between Avenham and Shireshead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Avenham to Shireshead, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); M6, Lancaster (350 kW); Moto Lancaster Northbound Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 154.

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