How far is it from Friendly to Helme?

The distance between Friendly and Helme is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Friendly to Helme?

The drive from Friendly to Helme takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Friendly to Helme?

The fastest route from Friendly to Helme covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Helme from Friendly?

Helme lies roughly to the south of Friendly.

Are there charging stations between Friendly and Helme?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Friendly to Helme, including Far Common Road, Mirfield (300 kW); M62 Junction 25/26, Brighouse (150 kW); M62 Junction 25/26, Brighouse (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 163.

Friendly Helme

Distance: 13 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Friendly to Helme takes about 30 min via A629. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto Marton Heights 1 yd
2 Turn right onto Hollins Lane 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Tuel Lane 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Wharf Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Bolton Brow 127 yd
6 Turn right onto Wakefield Road 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto Stainland Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight 26 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 165 yd
10 Merge right onto Huddersfield Road 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Calderdale Way 3 mi
12 Continue straight onto Huddersfield Road 1 mi
13 Enter rotary slightly left onto Halifax Road 134 yd

14 Exit rotary straight onto Halifax Road 2 mi
15 Turn right onto Thornhill Road 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn left onto New Hey Road 121 yd
17 Turn right onto Luck Lane 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto Luck Lane 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout left onto Longwood Road 42 yd
20 Exit roundabout left onto Longwood Road 38 yd
21 Turn left onto Lowergate 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Market Street 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Yates Lane 66 yd
24 Turn slightly left onto Morley Lane 1 mi
25 Continue slightly right onto Cowlersley Lane 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Hazel Grove 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Cowlersley Lane 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Gillroyd Lane 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Blackmoorfoot Road 1 mi
30 Continue left onto Blackmoorfoot Road 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Slades Lane 1 mi
32 Keep slightly left 13 yd
33 Arrive

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The return trip from Helme to Friendly covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Charging points along the way

163 chargers

Far Common Road, MirfieldFar Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ300 kW
M62 Junction 25/26, BrighouseM62 Junction 25/26, Brighouse, England, HD6 4JX150 kW
M62 Junction 25/26, BrighouseM62 Junction 25/26, Brighouse, England, HD6 4JX150 kW
1003 Leeds Road, Bradford1003 Leeds Road, Bradford, England, BD3 7NH120 kW
Henry Street, KirkleesHenry Street, Kirklees, England, HD1 4DA120 kW

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Helme → Lower Hirst6 mi · 20 min Helme → Hillhouse, Kirklees6 mi · 15 min Helme → Mag Dale4 mi · 15 min Helme → Slaithwaite4 mi · 10 min Helme → Oldfield, Kirklees5 mi · 15 min Helme → Burnlee5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Friendly to Helme?: The distance between Friendly and Helme is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Friendly to Helme?: The drive from Friendly to Helme takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Friendly to Helme?: The fastest route from Friendly to Helme covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Helme from Friendly?: Helme lies roughly to the south of Friendly.
Are there charging stations between Friendly and Helme?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Friendly to Helme, including Far Common Road, Mirfield (300 kW); M62 Junction 25/26, Brighouse (150 kW); M62 Junction 25/26, Brighouse (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 163.

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