How far is it from Birdforth to Thorp Arch?

The distance between Birdforth and Thorp Arch is 31 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birdforth to Thorp Arch?

The drive from Birdforth to Thorp Arch takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch?

The fastest route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Thorp Arch from Birdforth?

Thorp Arch lies roughly to the south of Birdforth.

Which roads does the route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch follow?

The drive from Birdforth to Thorp Arch mainly follows A1(M).

Are there charging stations between Birdforth and Thorp Arch?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch, including Moto Wetherby Services (360 kW); Poppleton Park & Ride, York (175 kW); Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 101.

Birdforth Thorp Arch

Distance: 31 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Birdforth to Thorp Arch takes about 40 min via A1(M). The distance is 31 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 31 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 Continue straight 16 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
9 Enter rotary left onto Racecourse Approach 42 yd
10 Exit rotary straight onto Racecourse Approach 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout straight onto York Road 15 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto York Road 2 mi
13 Turn right onto Springs Lane 2 mi

14 Turn left onto Main Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Smiddy Hill 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Wighill Lane 99 yd
17 Turn right onto Street 5 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout left onto Street 5 56 yd
19 Exit roundabout left onto Street 5 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Avenue B 172 yd
21 Turn right 66 yd
22 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Thorp Arch to Birdforth covers roughly the same distance, 31 mi.

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Charging points along the way

101 chargers

Moto Wetherby ServicesMoto Wetherby Services, LS22 5GT360 kW
Poppleton Park & Ride, YorkPoppleton Park & Ride, York, YO26 6QF175 kW
Grimbald Crag Close, KnaresboroughGrimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough, England, HG5 8PJ150 kW
Wetherby Road, HarrogateWetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7AA150 kW
Wetherby Road, HarrogateWetherby Road, Harrogate, NorthYorkshire, HG2 8QZ150 kW

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Thorp Arch → Castleford19 mi · 30 min Thorp Arch → Knottingley22 mi · 30 min Thorp Arch → Moorside, North Yorkshire11 mi · 20 min Thorp Arch → Scriven12 mi · 25 min Thorp Arch → Deighton Gates5 mi · 10 min Thorp Arch → Bilton, North Yorkshire5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Birdforth to Thorp Arch?: The distance between Birdforth and Thorp Arch is 31 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birdforth to Thorp Arch?: The drive from Birdforth to Thorp Arch takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch?: The fastest route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Thorp Arch from Birdforth?: Thorp Arch lies roughly to the south of Birdforth.
Which roads does the route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch follow?: The drive from Birdforth to Thorp Arch mainly follows A1(M).
Are there charging stations between Birdforth and Thorp Arch?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birdforth to Thorp Arch, including Moto Wetherby Services (360 kW); Poppleton Park & Ride, York (175 kW); Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 101.

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