How far is it from Dunstable to Harpenden?

The distance between Dunstable and Harpenden is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dunstable to Harpenden?

The drive from Dunstable to Harpenden takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Dunstable to Harpenden?

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

Which direction is Harpenden from Dunstable?

Harpenden lies roughly to the south-east of Dunstable.

Are there charging stations between Dunstable and Harpenden?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunstable to Harpenden, including Knebworth Park, Stevenage (360 kW); M1Motorway Southbound, Jct 11/12, Toddington (360 kW); Moto Toddington Northbound Services, Toddington (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 247.

Dunstable Harpenden

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Dunstable to Harpenden takes about 20 min via A5183. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 12 mi

1 Depart right onto Matthew Street 138 yd
2 Turn left onto Albion Street 137 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto Princes Street 117 yd
4 Turn left onto West Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto High Street South 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto London Road 7 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 58 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Dunstable Road 35 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto Dunstable Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Redbourn Bypass 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Redbourn Lane 14 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Redbourn Lane 2 mi

14 Enter rotary slightly left onto St Albans Road 9 yd
15 Exit rotary slightly left onto St Albans Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left onto St Albans Road 14 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left onto St Albans Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
19 Arrive onto High Street

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The return trip from Harpenden to Dunstable covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

243 chargers

Knebworth Park, StevenageKnebworth Park, Stevenage, England, SG1 2AX360 kW
M1Motorway Southbound, Jct 11/12, ToddingtonM1Motorway Southbound, Jct 11/12, Toddington, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 6HR360 kW
Moto Toddington Northbound Services, ToddingtonMoto Toddington Northbound Services, Toddington, LU5 6HR360 kW
Hatfield Avenue, HatfieldHatfield Avenue, Hatfield, England, AL10 9UA350 kW
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden CityBessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HH300 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Harpenden → Hitchin Hill12 mi · 25 min Harpenden → Park Town7 mi · 15 min Harpenden → Walsworth14 mi · 30 min Harpenden → High Cross, Hertfordshire 216 mi · 25 min Harpenden → New Greens4 mi · 10 min Harpenden → Chiltern Green5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Dunstable to Harpenden?: The distance between Dunstable and Harpenden is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dunstable to Harpenden?: The drive from Dunstable to Harpenden takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Dunstable to Harpenden?: The fastest route from Dunstable to Harpenden covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Harpenden from Dunstable?: Harpenden lies roughly to the south-east of Dunstable.
Are there charging stations between Dunstable and Harpenden?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dunstable to Harpenden, including Knebworth Park, Stevenage (360 kW); M1Motorway Southbound, Jct 11/12, Toddington (360 kW); Moto Toddington Northbound Services, Toddington (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 247.

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