How far is it from Backbower to Thornsett?

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

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

The drive from Backbower to Thornsett takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Backbower to Thornsett?

The fastest route from Backbower to Thornsett covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Thornsett from Backbower?

Thornsett lies roughly to the south-east of Backbower.

Are there charging stations between Backbower and Thornsett?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Thornsett, including Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW); Unnamed Road, Stockport (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 248.

Backbower Thornsett

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Backbower to Thornsett takes about 20 min via Longhurst Lane. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Backbower Lane 169 yd
2 Turn left onto Stockport Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Rock Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Joel Lane 1 mi
5 Turn slightly right onto Werneth Low Road 15 yd
6 Continue slightly right onto Werneth Low Road 1 mi
7 Turn slightly left 85 yd
8 Turn straight onto Cowlishaw Road 1 mi
9 Continue left onto Cowlishaw Road 52 yd
10 Turn left onto Compstall Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Andrew Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Compstall Road 1 mi
13 Continue slightly right onto Lower Fold 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Town Street 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Longhurst Lane 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Moor End Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Briargrove Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Aspenshaw Road 1 mi
19 Turn straight onto Thornsett 24 yd
20 Arrive onto Thornsett

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

248 chargers

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
300 Broadway, Manchester300 Broadway, Manchester, England, OL9 9QP150 kW

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Thornsett → Hawk Green6 mi · 15 min Thornsett → Bramhall Moor9 mi · 25 min Thornsett → Higher Hurst13 mi · 35 min Thornsett → Strines4 mi · 10 min Thornsett → Danebank4 mi · 15 min Thornsett → Chinley6 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Backbower to Thornsett?: The distance between Backbower and Thornsett is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backbower to Thornsett?: The drive from Backbower to Thornsett takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Backbower to Thornsett?: The fastest route from Backbower to Thornsett covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Thornsett from Backbower?: Thornsett lies roughly to the south-east of Backbower.
Are there charging stations between Backbower and Thornsett?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Thornsett, including Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW); Unnamed Road, Stockport (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 248.

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