How far is it from Castlefield to Handforth?

The distance between Castlefield and Handforth is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Castlefield to Handforth?

The drive from Castlefield to Handforth takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Castlefield to Handforth?

The fastest route from Castlefield to Handforth covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Handforth from Castlefield?

Handforth lies roughly to the south of Castlefield.

Are there charging stations between Castlefield and Handforth?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Castlefield to Handforth, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Moto Knutsford Southbound Services (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 356.

Castlefield Handforth

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Castlefield to Handforth takes about 25 min via A5103. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 12 mi

1 Depart right onto Melbourne Street 53 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Great Jackson Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Garwood Street 82 yd
4 Take ramp straight 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Princess Road 4 mi
6 Continue straight onto Princess Parkway 3 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Ringway Road West 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road 2 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Wilmslow Road 68 yd
12 Exit rotary straight onto Wilmslow Road 89 yd
13 Enter rotary straight onto Wilmslow Road 22 yd
14 Exit rotary straight onto Wilmslow Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Station Road 12 yd
16 Arrive onto Station Road

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The return trip from Handforth to Castlefield covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

356 chargers

M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, HeywoodM62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2HQ350 kW
Moto Knutsford Southbound ServicesMoto Knutsford Southbound Services, WA16 0TL350 kW
Salford Quays Services, SalfordSalford Quays Services, Salford, M5 4QD350 kW
Fold Way, Ashton-under-LyneFold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, England, OL7 0PG320 kW
Unnamed Road, StockportUnnamed Road, Stockport, SK4 1TN300 kW

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Handforth → Newton Heath18 mi · 30 min Handforth → Woodhouse Park4 mi · 10 min Handforth → Great Warford6 mi · 15 min Handforth → Lowerhouse7 mi · 15 min Handforth → Morley, Cheshire East4 mi · 10 min Handforth → Levenshulme8 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Castlefield to Handforth?: The distance between Castlefield and Handforth is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Castlefield to Handforth?: The drive from Castlefield to Handforth takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Castlefield to Handforth?: The fastest route from Castlefield to Handforth covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Handforth from Castlefield?: Handforth lies roughly to the south of Castlefield.
Are there charging stations between Castlefield and Handforth?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Castlefield to Handforth, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Moto Knutsford Southbound Services (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 356.

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