How far is it from Backford to Roby?

The distance between Backford and Roby is 24 mi by road.

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

The drive from Backford to Roby takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Backford to Roby?

The fastest route from Backford to Roby covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Roby from Backford?

Roby lies roughly to the north of Backford.

Are there charging stations between Backford and Roby?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backford to Roby, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 576.

Backford Roby

Distance: 24 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Backford to Roby takes about 30 min via M56. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 24 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 19 yd
26 Exit rotary slightly left 3 mi
27 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
28 Enter rotary straight onto Roby Road 1 mi
29 Exit rotary slightly left onto Roby Road 1 mi
30 Arrive onto Roby Road

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The return trip from Roby to Backford covers roughly the same distance, 24 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

576 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

Roby → St Helens, St. Helens10 mi · 15 min Roby → Netherton, Cheshire West and Chester16 mi · 25 min Roby → Digmoor18 mi · 25 min Roby → Tarbock Green4 mi · 10 min Roby → Netherley, Liverpool4 mi · 10 min Roby → Woodlands, Liverpool4 mi · 10 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 Backford to Roby?: The distance between Backford and Roby is 24 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backford to Roby?: The drive from Backford to Roby takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Backford to Roby?: The fastest route from Backford to Roby covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Roby from Backford?: Roby lies roughly to the north of Backford.
Are there charging stations between Backford and Roby?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backford to Roby, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 576.

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