How far is it from Backbower to Grotton?

The distance between Backbower and Grotton is 8 mi by road.

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

The drive from Backbower to Grotton takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Backbower to Grotton?

The fastest route from Backbower to Grotton covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Grotton from Backbower?

Grotton lies roughly to the north of Backbower.

Are there charging stations between Backbower and Grotton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Grotton, 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: 270.

Backbower Grotton

Distance: 8 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Backbower to Grotton takes about 25 min via A670. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Backbower Lane 169 yd
2 Turn right onto Stockport Road 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Smithy Lane 45 yd
4 Exit roundabout left onto Smithy Lane 66 yd
5 Turn left onto Lumn Road 1 mi
6 Turn slightly left onto Lumn Road 29 yd
7 Continue slightly right onto Lumn Road 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Mottram Road 1 mi
9 Turn left onto Halton Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Commercial Brow 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Ashton Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Birch Lane 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Oxford Road 96 yd

14 Turn left onto Sandy Lane 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Clarence Street 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto Stamford Street 83 yd
17 Continue straight onto Stamford Square 131 yd
18 Turn right onto Beaufort Road 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Montague Road 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Mossley Road 2 mi
21 Continue straight onto Stamford Street 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Arundel Street 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Lees Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Under Lane 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Thornley Lane 1 mi
26 Arrive onto Thornley Lane

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The return trip from Grotton to Backbower covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

270 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
10 Wilmslow Road, Manchester10 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5TQ150 kW

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Grotton → The Hague9 mi · 30 min Grotton → Durn14 mi · 30 min Grotton → Stalybridge5 mi · 15 min Grotton → Near Barrowshaw4 mi · 10 min Grotton → Grange, Oldham5 mi · 15 min Grotton → Moorclose, Rochdale7 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Backbower to Grotton?: The distance between Backbower and Grotton is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backbower to Grotton?: The drive from Backbower to Grotton takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Backbower to Grotton?: The fastest route from Backbower to Grotton covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Grotton from Backbower?: Grotton lies roughly to the north of Backbower.
Are there charging stations between Backbower and Grotton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Grotton, 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: 270.

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