How far is it from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield?

The distance between Earlsheaton and Thornes, City and Wakefield is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield?

The drive from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield?

The fastest route from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Thornes, City and Wakefield from Earlsheaton?

Thornes, City and Wakefield lies roughly to the east of Earlsheaton.

Are there charging stations between Earlsheaton and Thornes, City and Wakefield?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Bridge Street, Castleford (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 303.

Earlsheaton Thornes, City and Wakefield

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield takes about 15 min via A638. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto High Road 88 yd
2 Continue straight onto Town Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Syke Lane 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Wakefield Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Chancery Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly left 85 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
8 Enter rotary straight onto Wakefield Road 1 mi
9 Exit rotary straight onto Wakefield Road 124 yd
10 Turn slightly left onto Albert Drive 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Albert Drive 47 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Albert Drive 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Albert Drive 7 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Albert Drive 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Flanshaw Way 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Flanshaw Lane 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto George A Green Road 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn left onto Horbury Road 66 yd
19 Turn right onto Thornbury Road 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Thornes Road 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Thornes Park Court 2 yd
22 Arrive onto Thornes Park Court

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The return trip from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Earlsheaton covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

303 chargers

M1 J45 Skelton Lake, LeedsM1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds, LS15 0BF350 kW
M1 Jct 45, LeedsM1 Jct 45, Leeds, England, LS15 0AE350 kW
Bridge Street, CastlefordBridge Street, Castleford, England, WF10 1JP300 kW
Carr Gate Garden Centre, Bradford RoadCarr Gate Garden Centre, Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF2 0SY300 kW
Far Common Road, MirfieldFar Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ300 kW

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular destinations close by

Thornes, City and Wakefield → Lower Altofts6 mi · 15 min Thornes, City and Wakefield → Wintersett6 mi · 15 min Thornes, City and Wakefield → Woodlesford8 mi · 20 min Thornes, City and Wakefield → Darton8 mi · 15 min Thornes, City and Wakefield → Lundwood11 mi · 25 min Thornes, City and Wakefield → Stairfoot14 mi · 20 min

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

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How far is it from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield?: The distance between Earlsheaton and Thornes, City and Wakefield is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield?: The drive from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield?: The fastest route from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Thornes, City and Wakefield from Earlsheaton?: Thornes, City and Wakefield lies roughly to the east of Earlsheaton.
Are there charging stations between Earlsheaton and Thornes, City and Wakefield?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Earlsheaton to Thornes, City and Wakefield, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Bridge Street, Castleford (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 303.

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