How far is it from Backford to Huyton?

The distance between Backford and Huyton is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Backford to Huyton?

The drive from Backford to Huyton takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Backford to Huyton?

The fastest route from Backford to Huyton covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Huyton from Backford?

Huyton lies roughly to the north of Backford.

Are there charging stations between Backford and Huyton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backford to Huyton, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 571.

Backford Huyton

Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Backford to Huyton takes about 35 min via M56. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 23 mi

1 Depart right onto Church Lane 174 yd
2 Turn right onto The Channel 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Rake Lane 1 mi
4 Continue right onto Rake Lane 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Old Farm Way 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left onto Hill View Way 1 mi
7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Hill View Way 4 mi
8 Enter rotary straight 79 yd
9 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right 5 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 91 yd
13 Enter rotary slightly left onto Weston Point Expressway 152 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto Weston Point Expressway 169 yd
15 Merge slightly right onto Weston Point Expressway 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Weston Point Interchange 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Weston Link 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Central Expressway 2 mi
19 Continue straight onto Mersey Gateway 3 mi
20 Continue straight onto Speke Road 2 mi
21 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
22 Enter rotary straight onto Knowsley Expressway 1 mi
23 Exit rotary straight onto Knowsley Expressway 3 mi
24 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
25 Enter rotary left onto Cronton Road 1 mi
26 Exit rotary straight onto Cronton Road 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Tarbock Road 2 mi
28 Enter roundabout left onto Archway Road 95 yd
29 Exit roundabout straight onto Archway Road 1 mi
30 Turn right onto Poplar Bank 1 mi
31 Turn left onto Westmorland Road 160 yd
32 Continue left onto Westmorland Road 46 yd
33 Turn sharp right 19 yd
34 Arrive left

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The return trip from Huyton to Backford covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

571 chargers

1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool, L24 1UX350 kW
M56 Junction 14, ChesterM56 Junction 14, Chester, CH2 4QZ350 kW
Roadchef Chester ServicesRoadchef Chester Services, CH2 4QZ350 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
Coppice Lane, Tarbock GreenCoppice Lane, Tarbock Green, L35 1QT175 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Huyton → Victoria Park, Liverpool9 mi · 20 min Huyton → White Moss17 mi · 25 min Huyton → Kensington, Liverpool6 mi · 15 min Huyton → Tarbock Green4 mi · 10 min Huyton → Eccleston, St. Helens5 mi · 15 min Huyton → Kings Moss11 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Backford to Huyton?: The distance between Backford and Huyton is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backford to Huyton?: The drive from Backford to Huyton takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Backford to Huyton?: The fastest route from Backford to Huyton covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Huyton from Backford?: Huyton lies roughly to the north of Backford.
Are there charging stations between Backford and Huyton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backford to Huyton, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 571.

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