How far is it from Downs to Hensol?

The distance between Downs and Hensol is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downs to Hensol?

The drive from Downs to Hensol takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Downs to Hensol?

The fastest route from Downs to Hensol covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Hensol from Downs?

Hensol lies roughly to the north-west of Downs.

Are there charging stations between Downs and Hensol?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs to Hensol, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Sarn Park Services, Bridgend (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 150.

Downs Hensol

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Downs to Hensol takes about 15 min via A4232. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Grant's Field 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
3 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
4 Continue straight 4 mi
5 Enter rotary straight 23 yd
6 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
7 Merge slightly right 2 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

9 Turn right 1 mi
10 Turn right 1 mi
11 Arrive

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The return trip from Hensol to Downs covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

150 chargers

Moto Cardiff West ServicesMoto Cardiff West Services, CF72 8SA350 kW
Croescadarn Road, CardiffCroescadarn Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HE250 kW
Sarn Park Services, BridgendSarn Park Services, Bridgend, Cymru / Wales, CF32 9SY180 kW
Sarn Park Services, BridgendSarn Park Services, Bridgend, CF32 9SY120 kW
Valegate Retail Park, CardiffValegate Retail Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 6EH120 kW

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Hensol → Talbot Green4 mi · 10 min Hensol → Prisk4 mi · 15 min Hensol → Cadoxton12 mi · 20 min Hensol → Ty Rhiw9 mi · 15 min Hensol → Cross Inn, Rhondda Cynon Taf4 mi · 10 min Hensol → Creigiau4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Downs to Hensol?: The distance between Downs and Hensol is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downs to Hensol?: The drive from Downs to Hensol takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Downs to Hensol?: The fastest route from Downs to Hensol covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Hensol from Downs?: Hensol lies roughly to the north-west of Downs.
Are there charging stations between Downs and Hensol?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Downs to Hensol, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Sarn Park Services, Bridgend (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 150.

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