How far is it from Dobb Brow to Sharples?

The distance between Dobb Brow and Sharples is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dobb Brow to Sharples?

The drive from Dobb Brow to Sharples takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Dobb Brow to Sharples?

The fastest route from Dobb Brow to Sharples covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Sharples from Dobb Brow?

Sharples lies roughly to the north-east of Dobb Brow.

Are there charging stations between Dobb Brow and Sharples?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dobb Brow to Sharples, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 210.

Dobb Brow Sharples

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Dobb Brow to Sharples takes about 20 min via A58. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Green Meadows 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Wigan Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Cricketers Way 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Park Road 1 mi
5 Enter rotary straight onto Snydale Way 109 yd
6 Exit rotary straight onto Snydale Way 1 mi
7 Enter rotary straight onto Snydale Way 1 mi
8 Exit rotary straight onto Snydale Way 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Wigan Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Beaumont Road 2 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto Chorley New Road 77 yd
12 Turn left onto Victoria Road 1 mi
13 Turn straight onto Stapelton Avenue 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Moss Bank Way 1 mi
15 Enter rotary straight onto Moss Bank Way 42 yd
16 Exit rotary left onto Moss Bank Way 2 mi
17 Continue straight onto Moss Bank Way 1 mi
18 Turn left 38 yd
19 Turn right onto Broad O' Th' Lane 3 yd
20 Arrive onto Broad O' Th' Lane

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The return trip from Sharples to Dobb Brow covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

210 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 kW
M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, HeywoodM62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2HQ350 kW
4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge RoadNew Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6HR300 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Sharples → Ainsworth4 mi · 15 min Sharples → Moses Gate5 mi · 10 min Sharples → Ewood Bridge11 mi · 25 min Sharples → Waterloo, Blackburn with Darwen11 mi · 30 min Sharples → Green Haworth15 mi · 35 min Sharples → Great Lever4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Dobb Brow to Sharples?: The distance between Dobb Brow and Sharples is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dobb Brow to Sharples?: The drive from Dobb Brow to Sharples takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Dobb Brow to Sharples?: The fastest route from Dobb Brow to Sharples covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Sharples from Dobb Brow?: Sharples lies roughly to the north-east of Dobb Brow.
Are there charging stations between Dobb Brow and Sharples?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dobb Brow to Sharples, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 210.

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