How far is it from Bowcombe to Hardley?

The distance between Bowcombe and Hardley is 32 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bowcombe to Hardley?

The drive from Bowcombe to Hardley takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Bowcombe to Hardley?

The fastest route from Bowcombe to Hardley covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Which direction is Hardley from Bowcombe?

Hardley lies roughly to the north of Bowcombe.

Which towns do you pass between Bowcombe and Hardley?

Towns on the route from Bowcombe to Hardley include Newport, Ryde, Southampton, Chandler's Ford, Hythe.

Are there charging stations between Bowcombe and Hardley?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bowcombe to Hardley, including M27 Northbound, Rownhams (350 kW); M27 Motorway Southbound, Southampton (240 kW); 18 Test Lane, Southampton (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 318.

Bowcombe Hardley

Distance: 32 miDuration: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Bowcombe to Hardley takes about 1 h 40 min via Southampton - East Cowes. The distance is 32 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hunny Hill, Whippingham, Banister's Park, Hill, Southampton, Marchwood. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 32 mi

1 Depart left onto Millers Lane 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Bowcombe Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Clatterford Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto High Street 1 mi
5 Continue slightly left onto Carisbrooke Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
7 Enter rotary left onto Fairlee Road 63 yd
8 Exit rotary left onto Fairlee Road 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Racecourse 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Whippingham Road 21 yd
11 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Whippingham Road 2 mi
12 Enter roundabout left onto Whippingham Road 43 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Whippingham Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto York Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Well Road 1 mi
16 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Dover Road 91 yd
17 Turn straight 6 yd
18 Turn right 172 yd
19 At end of road, turn right onto Southampton - East Cowes 12 mi
20 Continue straight 1 mi
21 Turn left onto Town Quay 168 yd
22 Enter rotary slightly left onto West Quay Road 55 yd
23 Exit rotary slightly left onto West Quay Road 1 mi
24 Continue slightly left onto Mountbatten Way 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Millbrook Road West 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Millbrook Flyover 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Redbridge Road 1 mi
28 Turn straight onto Redbridge Flyover 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Redbridge Causeway 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Totton Bypass 1 mi
31 Enter rotary slightly left onto Marchwood Bypass 10 yd
32 Exit rotary straight onto Marchwood Bypass 4 mi
33 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Applemore Hill 77 yd
34 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Applemore Hill 1 mi
35 Continue straight onto Hythe Bypass 1 mi
36 Enter rotary left onto Hythe Bypass 38 yd
37 Exit rotary left onto Hythe Bypass 2 mi
38 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Hythe Bypass 118 yd
39 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Hythe Bypass 2 mi
40 Enter rotary straight onto Long Lane 118 yd
41 Exit rotary straight onto Long Lane 1 mi
42 Arrive onto Long Lane

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The return trip from Hardley to Bowcombe covers roughly the same distance, 32 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

318 chargers

M27 Northbound, RownhamsM27 Northbound, Rownhams, SO16 8AP350 kW
M27 Motorway Southbound, SouthamptonM27 Motorway Southbound, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AP240 kW
18 Test Lane, Southampton18 Test Lane, Southampton150 kW
Dore Avenue, FarehamDore Avenue, Fareham, England, PO16 8QR150 kW
Passfield Avenue, EastleighPassfield Avenue, Eastleigh, England, SO50 9GL150 kW

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How far is it from Bowcombe to Hardley?: The distance between Bowcombe and Hardley is 32 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bowcombe to Hardley?: The drive from Bowcombe to Hardley takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Bowcombe to Hardley?: The fastest route from Bowcombe to Hardley covers 32 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Hardley from Bowcombe?: Hardley lies roughly to the north of Bowcombe.
Which towns do you pass between Bowcombe and Hardley?: Towns on the route from Bowcombe to Hardley include Newport, Ryde, Southampton, Chandler's Ford, Hythe.
Are there charging stations between Bowcombe and Hardley?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bowcombe to Hardley, including M27 Northbound, Rownhams (350 kW); M27 Motorway Southbound, Southampton (240 kW); 18 Test Lane, Southampton (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 318.

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