How far is it from Forgewood to Kirkshaws?

The distance between Forgewood and Kirkshaws is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forgewood to Kirkshaws?

The drive from Forgewood to Kirkshaws takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Forgewood to Kirkshaws?

The fastest route from Forgewood to Kirkshaws covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Kirkshaws from Forgewood?

Kirkshaws lies roughly to the north-west of Forgewood.

Are there charging stations between Forgewood and Kirkshaws?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forgewood to Kirkshaws, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 258.

Forgewood Kirkshaws

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Forgewood to Kirkshaws takes about 15 min via A721. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 5 mi

1 Depart onto Iona Street 111 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Bellshill Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Holm Forge Bridge 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Motherwell Road 18 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Motherwell Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Cross Gates 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Hamilton Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto North Road 1 mi

9 Enter roundabout left onto North Road 43 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto North Road 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left onto North Road 27 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto North Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto North Road 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Kirkshaws Road 1 mi
15 Arrive onto Kirkshaws Road

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The return trip from Kirkshaws to Forgewood covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

256 chargers

109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0BA350 kW
Roadchef Bothwell ServicesRoadchef Bothwell Services, G71 8BG350 kW
Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow RoadCaledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road, Wishaw, ML2 7UR300 kW
Duke Street, GlasgowDuke Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G31 5NZ300 kW
Motherwell Road, HamiltonMotherwell Road, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 6AD300 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Kirkshaws → North Motherwell5 mi · 15 min Kirkshaws → East Kilbride11 mi · 20 min Kirkshaws → Airdrie GB4 mi · 10 min Kirkshaws → Glasgow Airport (GLA)23 mi · 35 min Kirkshaws → Boghead, East Dunbartonshire13 mi · 25 min Kirkshaws → Flemington, South Lanarkshire 214 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Forgewood to Kirkshaws?: The distance between Forgewood and Kirkshaws is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forgewood to Kirkshaws?: The drive from Forgewood to Kirkshaws takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Forgewood to Kirkshaws?: The fastest route from Forgewood to Kirkshaws covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Kirkshaws from Forgewood?: Kirkshaws lies roughly to the north-west of Forgewood.
Are there charging stations between Forgewood and Kirkshaws?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forgewood to Kirkshaws, including 109 Polmadie Road, Glasgow (350 kW); Roadchef Bothwell Services (350 kW); Caledonian Retail Park, Glasgow Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 258.

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