How far is it from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge?

The distance between Bank Quay and Howe Bridge is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge?

The drive from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge?

The fastest route from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Howe Bridge from Bank Quay?

Howe Bridge lies roughly to the north-east of Bank Quay.

Are there charging stations between Bank Quay and Howe Bridge?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge, including 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW); Galway Crescent, St Helens (300 kW); Trafford Centre, Manchester (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 233.

Bank Quay Howe Bridge

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge takes about 25 min via A579. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 12 mi

This 12-mile run takes about 23 minutes out on Old Liverpool Road. The route hits the A49 and Winwick Lane, ending at Howe Bridge in Greater Manchester's former coal mining region.

1 Depart onto Old Liverpool Road 6 yd
2 Turn right onto Thewlis Street 156 yd
3 Enter rotary straight onto Lovely Lane 121 yd
4 Exit rotary straight onto Lovely Lane 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Folly Lane 1 mi
6 Turn straight 108 yd
7 Merge slightly right onto Winwick Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary slightly left onto Winwick Road 52 yd
9 Exit rotary straight onto Winwick Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Newton Road 1 mi
11 Enter rotary straight onto Newton Road 1 mi
12 Exit rotary straight onto Newton Road 1 mi
13 Enter rotary straight onto Winwick Link Road 126 yd

14 Exit rotary straight onto Winwick Link Road 2 mi
15 Enter rotary straight onto Winwick Lane 153 yd
16 Exit rotary straight onto Winwick Lane 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Winwick Lane 67 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Winwick Lane 2 mi
19 At end of road, turn right onto Newton Road 1 mi
20 Turn right onto East Lancashire Road 2 mi
21 Turn left onto Atherleigh Way 2 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Atherleigh Way 30 yd
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Atherleigh Way 3 mi
24 Turn right onto Lovers Lane 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Leigh Road 86 yd
26 Arrive onto Leigh Road

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The return trip from Howe Bridge to Bank Quay covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

233 chargers

4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
Trafford Centre, ManchesterTrafford Centre, Manchester, England, M17 8AA250 kW
M61, BlackrodM61, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5UZ180 kW
Coppice Lane, Tarbock GreenCoppice Lane, Tarbock Green, L35 1QT175 kW

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This 12-mile run takes about 23 minutes out on Old Liverpool Road. The route hits the A49 and Winwick Lane, ending at Howe Bridge in Greater Manchester's former coal mining region.

Popular destinations close by

Howe Bridge → Higher Ince5 mi · 15 min Howe Bridge → Platt Bridge5 mi · 15 min Howe Bridge → Bryn Gates6 mi · 20 min Howe Bridge → Dobb Brow4 mi · 10 min Howe Bridge → Bickershaw4 mi · 10 min Howe Bridge → Wingates, Bolton4 mi · 10 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 Bank Quay to Howe Bridge?: The distance between Bank Quay and Howe Bridge is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge?: The drive from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge?: The fastest route from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Howe Bridge from Bank Quay?: Howe Bridge lies roughly to the north-east of Bank Quay.
Are there charging stations between Bank Quay and Howe Bridge?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bank Quay to Howe Bridge, including 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW); Galway Crescent, St Helens (300 kW); Trafford Centre, Manchester (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 233.

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