How far is it from Carnforth to Thwaite Head?

The distance between Carnforth and Thwaite Head is 27 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carnforth to Thwaite Head?

The drive from Carnforth to Thwaite Head takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Carnforth to Thwaite Head?

The fastest route from Carnforth to Thwaite Head covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Thwaite Head from Carnforth?

Thwaite Head lies roughly to the north-west of Carnforth.

Are there charging stations between Carnforth and Thwaite Head?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carnforth to Thwaite Head, including Moto Burton (350 kW); Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); Aldcliffe Rd, Lancaster (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 92.

Carnforth Thwaite Head

Distance: 27 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Carnforth to Thwaite Head takes about 45 min via A590. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 27 mi

1 Depart left 47 yd
2 Turn right 100 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto Warton Road 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left onto Market Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Scotland Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto Scotland Road 29 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Scotland Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary straight 85 yd
9 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly left 61 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
12 Continue straight 8 mi
13 Turn left 1 mi

14 Take ramp straight 1 mi
15 Merge slightly right 5 mi
16 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
17 Exit rotary slightly left 6 mi
18 Enter roundabout straight 13 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
20 Turn sharp right 168 yd
21 Keep slightly right 2 mi
22 Turn right 2 mi
23 Continue straight 1 mi
24 Turn left 2 mi
25 At end of road, turn left 19 yd
26 Arrive

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The return trip from Thwaite Head to Carnforth covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Charging points along the way

92 chargers

Moto BurtonMoto Burton, LA6 1JF350 kW
Roadchef Killington Lakes ServicesRoadchef Killington Lakes Services, LA8 0NW290 kW
Aldcliffe Rd, LancasterAldcliffe Rd, Lancaster, LA1 1AZ50 kW
Booths, South LakelandBooths, South Lakeland, England, LA9 4DP50 kW
Burton West, LancasterBurton West, Lancaster, LA6 1JF50 kW

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Thwaite Head → Newby Bridge6 mi · 20 min Thwaite Head → Newton-in-Cartmel9 mi · 25 min Thwaite Head → Foxfield12 mi · 35 min Thwaite Head → Underbarrow14 mi · 35 min Thwaite Head → Beck Side11 mi · 30 min Thwaite Head → Rosside12 mi · 30 min

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How far is it from Carnforth to Thwaite Head?: The distance between Carnforth and Thwaite Head is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carnforth to Thwaite Head?: The drive from Carnforth to Thwaite Head takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Carnforth to Thwaite Head?: The fastest route from Carnforth to Thwaite Head covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Thwaite Head from Carnforth?: Thwaite Head lies roughly to the north-west of Carnforth.
Are there charging stations between Carnforth and Thwaite Head?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carnforth to Thwaite Head, including Moto Burton (350 kW); Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); Aldcliffe Rd, Lancaster (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 92.

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