How far is it from Birdforth to North Lees?

The distance between Birdforth and North Lees is 18 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birdforth to North Lees?

The drive from Birdforth to North Lees takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Birdforth to North Lees?

The fastest route from Birdforth to North Lees covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is North Lees from Birdforth?

North Lees lies roughly to the west of Birdforth.

Are there charging stations between Birdforth and North Lees?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birdforth to North Lees, including York Road A170, Thirsk (150 kW); Three Horseshoes, Ripon Road (75 kW); 6 Bridge Street, Bedale (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 37.

Birdforth North Lees

Distance: 18 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Birdforth to North Lees takes about 25 min via A168. The distance is 18 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 18 mi

1 Depart 5 yd
2 Turn left 24 yd
3 Turn right onto York Road 5 mi
4 Turn left onto Blakey Lane 1 mi
5 Take exit straight 1 mi
6 Merge slightly right 7 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Dishforth Interchange 96 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Dishforth Interchange 155 yd
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dishforth Road 1 yd
11 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Dishforth Road 2 mi
12 Continue straight onto Sharow Lane 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Dishforth Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Sharow Lane 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout left onto Sharow Lane 42 yd
16 Exit roundabout left onto Sharow Lane 116 yd
17 Turn left 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Palace Road 2 mi
19 Turn right 120 yd
20 Arrive

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The return trip from North Lees to Birdforth covers roughly the same distance, 18 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

37 chargers

York Road A170, ThirskYork Road A170, Thirsk, England, YO7 3TY150 kW
Three Horseshoes, Ripon RoadThree Horseshoes, Ripon Road, Killinghall, HG3 2DH75 kW
6 Bridge Street, Bedale6 Bridge Street, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AD50 kW
A168, ThirskA168, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3HN50 kW
Back Lane Car Park, Site 3B,, BoroughbridgeBack Lane Car Park, Site 3B,, Boroughbridge, England, YO51 9PQ50 kW

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North Lees → Bridge Hewick5 mi · 10 min North Lees → Pickhill12 mi · 20 min North Lees → Ringbeck10 mi · 20 min North Lees → Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)26 mi · 45 min North Lees → Sutton Howgrave8 mi · 15 min North Lees → Killinghall12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Birdforth to North Lees?: The distance between Birdforth and North Lees is 18 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birdforth to North Lees?: The drive from Birdforth to North Lees takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Birdforth to North Lees?: The fastest route from Birdforth to North Lees covers 18 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is North Lees from Birdforth?: North Lees lies roughly to the west of Birdforth.
Are there charging stations between Birdforth and North Lees?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birdforth to North Lees, including York Road A170, Thirsk (150 kW); Three Horseshoes, Ripon Road (75 kW); 6 Bridge Street, Bedale (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 37.

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