How far is it from Backbower to Gorton?

The distance between Backbower and Gorton is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Backbower to Gorton?

The drive from Backbower to Gorton takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Backbower to Gorton?

The fastest route from Backbower to Gorton covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Gorton from Backbower?

Gorton lies roughly to the north-west of Backbower.

Are there charging stations between Backbower and Gorton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Gorton, 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: 314.

Backbower Gorton

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Backbower to Gorton takes about 15 min via M67. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Backbower Lane 169 yd
2 Turn right onto Stockport Road 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Market Street 6 yd
4 Exit roundabout straight onto Market Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Manchester Road 38 yd
6 Turn right 38 yd
7 Take ramp straight 3 mi
8 Enter rotary slightly left onto Manchester Road 152 yd

9 Exit rotary straight onto Manchester Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Hyde Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Chapman Street 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Highmead Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Abbey Hey Lane 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Constable Street 82 yd
15 Turn left onto Butterton Drive 119 yd
16 At end of road, turn right onto Butterton Drive 51 yd
17 Arrive onto Butterton Drive

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The return trip from Gorton to Backbower covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

314 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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Gorton → Noma4 mi · 15 min Gorton → Ancoats4 mi · 15 min Gorton → Kingston, Tameside5 mi · 15 min Gorton → West Didsbury6 mi · 20 min Gorton → Hartshead Green7 mi · 20 min Gorton → Little Moor, Stockport7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Backbower to Gorton?: The distance between Backbower and Gorton is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backbower to Gorton?: The drive from Backbower to Gorton takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Backbower to Gorton?: The fastest route from Backbower to Gorton covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Gorton from Backbower?: Gorton lies roughly to the north-west of Backbower.
Are there charging stations between Backbower and Gorton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Gorton, 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: 314.

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