How far is it from Freston to Ipswich?

The distance between Freston and Ipswich is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Freston to Ipswich?

The drive from Freston to Ipswich takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Freston to Ipswich?

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

Which direction is Ipswich from Freston?

Ipswich lies roughly to the north of Freston.

Are there charging stations between Freston and Ipswich?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Freston to Ipswich, including Hening Ave 32, Ipswich (360 kW); Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich (250 kW); Williamsburg Avenue, Harwich (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 83.

Freston Ipswich

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Freston to Ipswich takes about 15 min via B1456. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 5 mi

1 Depart 12 yd
2 Turn left onto Freston Street 1 mi
3 Turn left 3 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Wherstead Road 28 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Wherstead Road 1 mi
6 Continue slightly right onto Wherstead Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Hawes Street 35 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Hawes Street 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto Hawes Street 30 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Hawes Street 172 yd
11 Enter roundabout slightly left 14 yd
12 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Bridge Street 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout left onto Bridge Street 29 yd
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Bridge Street 51 yd
16 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Star Lane 29 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Star Lane 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left onto Waterworks Street 167 yd
19 Continue straight onto Bond Street 1 mi
20 Turn left onto St Helens Street 79 yd
21 Continue straight onto St Margaret's Street 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto St Margaret's Plain 125 yd
23 Turn left onto Tower Street 28 yd
24 Continue left onto Tower Street 6 yd
25 Arrive onto Tower Street

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The return trip from Ipswich to Freston covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

83 chargers

Hening Ave 32, IpswichHening Ave 32, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ360 kW
Anglia Parkway South, IpswichAnglia Parkway South, Ipswich, England, IP1 5QP250 kW
Williamsburg Avenue, HarwichWilliamsburg Avenue, Harwich, England, CO12 4GA200 kW
Park & Ride Martlesham Heath, IpswichPark & Ride Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3QN175 kW
Bypass Nurseries, London RoadBypass Nurseries, London Road, Ipswich, IP9 2JR150 kW

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Ipswich → Thwaite, Suffolk17 mi · 30 min Ipswich → Akenham4 mi · 10 min Ipswich → Newbourne8 mi · 20 min Ipswich → Pinewood4 mi · 10 min Ipswich → Playford5 mi · 15 min Ipswich → Swilland6 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Freston to Ipswich?: The distance between Freston and Ipswich is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Freston to Ipswich?: The drive from Freston to Ipswich takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Freston to Ipswich?: The fastest route from Freston to Ipswich covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Ipswich from Freston?: Ipswich lies roughly to the north of Freston.
Are there charging stations between Freston and Ipswich?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Freston to Ipswich, including Hening Ave 32, Ipswich (360 kW); Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich (250 kW); Williamsburg Avenue, Harwich (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 83.

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