How far is it from Drift to Townshend?

The distance between Drift and Townshend is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Drift to Townshend?

The drive from Drift to Townshend takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Drift to Townshend?

The fastest route from Drift to Townshend covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Townshend from Drift?

Townshend lies roughly to the east of Drift.

Are there charging stations between Drift and Townshend?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Drift to Townshend, including 1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne (300 kW); Trevenson Road, Redruth (120 kW); The Copper Coast, Tolvaddon Road (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

Drift Townshend

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Drift to Townshend takes about 20 min via A30. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 12 mi

1 Depart 34 yd
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Enter rotary straight 36 yd
4 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout left 66 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 26 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto Eastern Green 47 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Eastern Green 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Eastern Green 33 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastern Green 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 84 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly left 35 yd
16 Exit roundabout left 3 mi
17 Enter roundabout left 18 yd
18 Exit roundabout left 3 mi
19 Turn right onto Tregembo Hill 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Bosence Road 2 mi
21 Arrive onto Bosence Road

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The return trip from Townshend to Drift covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

38 chargers

1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne, TR14 0BJ300 kW
Trevenson Road, RedruthTrevenson Road, Redruth, England, TR15 3PL120 kW
The Copper Coast, Tolvaddon RoadThe Copper Coast, Tolvaddon Road, Camborne, TR14 0BJ75 kW
Land's End, PenzanceLand's End, Penzance, TR19 7AA60 kW
4Wharf Road, Penzance4Wharf Road, Penzance, England, TR18 2GA50 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Townshend → Copperhouse5 mi · 15 min Townshend → Praa Sands6 mi · 15 min Townshend → The Towans7 mi · 20 min Townshend → Carfury12 mi · 25 min Townshend → Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY)34 mi · 50 min Townshend → Saint Erth5 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Drift to Townshend?: The distance between Drift and Townshend is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Drift to Townshend?: The drive from Drift to Townshend takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Drift to Townshend?: The fastest route from Drift to Townshend covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Townshend from Drift?: Townshend lies roughly to the east of Drift.
Are there charging stations between Drift and Townshend?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Drift to Townshend, including 1 Tolvaddon Road, Camborne (300 kW); Trevenson Road, Redruth (120 kW); The Copper Coast, Tolvaddon Road (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 38.

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