How far is it from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes?

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and The Lakes is 37 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes?

The drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes?

The fastest route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is The Lakes from Birmingham Airport (BHX)?

The Lakes lies roughly to the west of Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Which roads does the route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes follow?

The drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes mainly follows M42.

Which towns do you pass between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and The Lakes?

Towns on the route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes include Knowle, Birmingham, Dudley, Stourbridge, Stourport-on-Severn.

Are there charging stations between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and The Lakes?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes, including Moto Frankley Southbound Services (350 kW); Coventry Road, Birmingham (300 kW); Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 653.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) The Lakes

Distance: 37 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes takes about 1 h via M42. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Acocks Green, Sparkhill, Bartley Green, Stambermill, Summerfield, Worcestershire. Driving directions

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Driving directions55 · 37 mi

1 Depart left 111 yd
2 Turn left 19 yd
3 Turn right 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Ramp Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Herald Road 141 yd
6 Continue straight onto Vanguard Road 1 mi
7 Continue slightly left onto Vanguard Road 128 yd
8 Turn straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly left onto Airport Way 9 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto Airport Way 128 yd
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Bickenhill Lane 68 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Bickenhill Lane 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Bickenhill Lane 116 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bickenhill Lane 1 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly left 142 yd
16 Exit rotary slightly left 2 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left 43 yd
18 Exit roundabout left 143 yd
19 Enter roundabout left 150 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left 8 mi
21 Keep slightly right 10 mi
22 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
23 Merge slightly right onto Harvester Island 38 yd
24 Keep slightly right onto Harvester Island 105 yd
25 Keep slightly left onto Birmingham Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Halesowen Road 1 mi
27 Enter rotary left onto Sandy Lane 153 yd
28 Exit rotary straight onto Sandy Lane 2 mi
29 Enter roundabout straight 70 yd
30 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
31 Turn left 2 mi
32 Turn left onto High Street 113 yd
33 Continue straight onto Queens Hill 143 yd
34 Continue straight onto Drayton Road 160 yd
35 Turn slightly right onto Hackmans Gate Lane 2 mi
36 Continue straight onto Belbroughton Road 1 mi
37 Turn left onto Birmingham Road 3 mi
38 Continue straight onto Coventry Street 1 mi
39 Enter roundabout slightly left onto St George's Ringway 114 yd
40 Exit roundabout straight onto St George's Ringway 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout left onto St Mary's Ringway 36 yd
42 Exit roundabout straight onto St Mary's Ringway 1 mi
43 Continue straight onto Park Butts Ringway 1 mi
44 Enter roundabout straight onto Bewdley Road 44 yd
45 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bewdley Road 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Bewdley Hill 2 mi
47 Enter roundabout left onto Kidderminster Road 72 yd
48 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kidderminster Road 1 mi
49 Continue straight onto Load Street 1 mi
50 At end of road, turn right onto Load Street 80 yd
51 At end of road, turn left onto Welch Gate 92 yd
52 Turn right onto Winbrook 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto Cleobury Road 1 mi
54 Turn right onto The Lakes Road 117 yd
55 Arrive onto The Lakes Road

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The return trip from The Lakes to Birmingham Airport (BHX) covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

629 chargers

Moto Frankley Southbound ServicesMoto Frankley Southbound Services, B32 4AR350 kW
Coventry Road, BirminghamCoventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3RF300 kW
Fletchamstead Highway, CoventryFletchamstead Highway, Coventry, CV4 7BB300 kW
110 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham110 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham, B10 0BW250 kW
Central Way, DudleyCentral Way, Dudley, England, DY5 1QX250 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

The Lakes → Norchard, Worcestershire7 mi · 20 min The Lakes → Lickhill4 mi · 10 min The Lakes → Harvington, Worcestershire 28 mi · 20 min The Lakes → Oreton11 mi · 30 min The Lakes → Glazeley12 mi · 20 min The Lakes → Wolferlow15 mi · 30 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes?: The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and The Lakes is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes?: The drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes?: The fastest route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is The Lakes from Birmingham Airport (BHX)?: The Lakes lies roughly to the west of Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Which roads does the route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes follow?: The drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes mainly follows M42.
Which towns do you pass between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and The Lakes?: Towns on the route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes include Knowle, Birmingham, Dudley, Stourbridge, Stourport-on-Severn.
Are there charging stations between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and The Lakes?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to The Lakes, including Moto Frankley Southbound Services (350 kW); Coventry Road, Birmingham (300 kW); Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 653.

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