How far is it from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield?

The distance between Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield and Wakefield is 5 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Wakefield from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield?

Wakefield lies roughly to the east of Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield.

Are there charging stations between Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield and Wakefield?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to 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: 305.

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Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield takes about 15 min via A638. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 5 mi

1 Depart onto High Street 1 mi
2 Continue slightly right onto Leeds Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Owl Lane 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout left 19 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
6 Enter rotary straight onto Wakefield Road 1 mi
7 Exit rotary straight onto Wakefield Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Dewsbury Road 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Dewsbury Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Westgate End 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Westgate 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Marygate 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Westmorland Street 40 yd
14 Arrive right onto Westmorland Street

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The return trip from Wakefield to Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

305 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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Popular destinations close by

Wakefield → Fitzwilliam8 mi · 15 min Wakefield → Harehills Corner12 mi · 25 min Wakefield → The Green, City and Leeds15 mi · 25 min Wakefield → The Flatts, Kirklees7 mi · 20 min Wakefield → Horbury Bridge5 mi · 10 min Wakefield → Lower Soothill7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield?: The distance between Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield and Wakefield is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield?: The drive from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield?: The fastest route from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to Wakefield covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Wakefield from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield?: Wakefield lies roughly to the east of Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield.
Are there charging stations between Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield and Wakefield?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gawthorpe, City and Wakefield to 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: 305.

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