How far is it from Backbower to Torkington?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Backbower to Torkington?

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

Which direction is Torkington from Backbower?

Torkington lies roughly to the south of Backbower.

Are there charging stations between Backbower and Torkington?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Torkington, including Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW); Unnamed Road, Stockport (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 269.

Backbower Torkington

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Backbower to Torkington takes about 15 min via A627. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Backbower Lane 169 yd
2 Turn left onto Stockport Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Stockport Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Hyde Road 2 mi
5 Turn left onto George Lane 1 mi
6 Continue slightly left onto Barrack Hill 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Hatherlow 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Otterspool Road 1 mi

9 Continue slightly left onto Dooley Lane 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Marple Road 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Offerton Road 2 mi
12 Turn left onto Torkington Road 168 yd
13 Arrive onto Torkington Road

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

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Charging points along the way

269 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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Torkington → Top-o-th' Hill4 mi · 10 min Torkington → Arden Park5 mi · 10 min Torkington → Skellorn Green5 mi · 15 min Torkington → Roe Cross10 mi · 25 min Torkington → Hockley, Cheshire East4 mi · 10 min Torkington → Compstall5 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Backbower to Torkington?: The distance between Backbower and Torkington is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backbower to Torkington?: The drive from Backbower to Torkington takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Backbower to Torkington?: The fastest route from Backbower to Torkington covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Torkington from Backbower?: Torkington lies roughly to the south of Backbower.
Are there charging stations between Backbower and Torkington?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Torkington, including Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW); Unnamed Road, Stockport (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 269.

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