How far is it from Backford to Runcorn?

The distance between Backford and Runcorn is 15 mi by road.

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

The drive from Backford to Runcorn takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Backford to Runcorn?

The fastest route from Backford to Runcorn covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Runcorn from Backford?

Runcorn lies roughly to the north-east of Backford.

Are there charging stations between Backford and Runcorn?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Backford to Runcorn, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

Backford Runcorn

Distance: 15 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Backford to Runcorn takes about 20 min via M56. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 15 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 Continue straight onto Weston Point Expressway 4 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly left onto Devonshire Place 47 yd
18 Exit rotary slightly left onto Devonshire Place 97 yd
19 Turn right onto High Street 1 mi
20 Arrive onto High Street

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The return trip from Runcorn to Backford covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Charging points along the way

365 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
Coppice Lane, Tarbock GreenCoppice Lane, Tarbock Green, L35 1QT175 kW
Knowsley Ln, LiverpoolKnowsley Ln, Liverpool, L36 8HL175 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Runcorn → Moss Bank, Halton4 mi · 10 min Runcorn → Manchester Airport (MAN)22 mi · 30 min Runcorn → Palace Fields4 mi · 10 min Runcorn → Farnworth, Halton5 mi · 10 min Runcorn → Sutton Leach8 mi · 15 min Runcorn → Hale Bank4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Backford to Runcorn?: The distance between Backford and Runcorn is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Backford to Runcorn?: The drive from Backford to Runcorn takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Backford to Runcorn?: The fastest route from Backford to Runcorn covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Runcorn from Backford?: Runcorn lies roughly to the north-east of Backford.
Are there charging stations between Backford and Runcorn?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Backford to Runcorn, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

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