How far is it from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham?

The distance between Backbower and Waterside, Oldham is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham?

The drive from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham?

The fastest route from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Waterside, Oldham from Backbower?

Waterside, Oldham lies roughly to the north-east of Backbower.

Are there charging stations between Backbower and Waterside, Oldham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham, 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: 273.

Backbower Waterside, Oldham

Distance: 10 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham takes about 25 min via A635. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 10 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 Turn right onto Cheetham Hill Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto High Street 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Caroline Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Market Street 21 yd
16 Turn left onto King Street 82 yd
17 Turn right onto Waterloo Road 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Market Street 83 yd
19 Turn left onto Stamford Street 140 yd
20 Turn right onto Blandford Street 156 yd
21 At end of road, turn right onto Wakefield Road 2 mi
22 Continue straight onto Manchester Road 4 mi
23 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Holmfirth Road 53 yd
24 Turn slightly right onto Waterside 139 yd
25 Arrive onto Waterside

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The return trip from Waterside, Oldham to Backbower covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

273 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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Top attractions along the route

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Waterside, Oldham → Wood End, Oldham9 mi · 25 min Waterside, Oldham → Bank Top, Oldham6 mi · 20 min Waterside, Oldham → Moss Grove7 mi · 20 min Waterside, Oldham → Mossley Brow4 mi · 10 min Waterside, Oldham → Hazelhurst, Tameside5 mi · 15 min Waterside, Oldham → Moss Hey8 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham?: The distance between Backbower and Waterside, Oldham is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham?: The drive from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham?: The fastest route from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Waterside, Oldham from Backbower?: Waterside, Oldham lies roughly to the north-east of Backbower.
Are there charging stations between Backbower and Waterside, Oldham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backbower to Waterside, Oldham, 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: 273.

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