How far is it from Great Ormside to Colby?

The distance between Great Ormside and Colby is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Great Ormside to Colby?

The drive from Great Ormside to Colby takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Great Ormside to Colby?

The fastest route from Great Ormside to Colby covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Colby from Great Ormside?

Colby lies roughly to the north-west of Great Ormside.

Are there charging stations between Great Ormside and Colby?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Great Ormside to Colby, including M6 Junction 38/39, Orton (250 kW); Tebay Services Southbound (150 kW); Westmorland Tebay Northbound Services (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Great Ormside Colby

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Great Ormside to Colby takes about 10 min via Helm Road. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 5 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Helm Road 2 mi
3 Turn slightly right onto Parkin Hill 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Scattergate 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Colby Lane 2 mi
6 Turn left 87 yd
7 Arrive left

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The return trip from Colby to Great Ormside covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

13 chargers

M6 Junction 38/39, OrtonM6 Junction 38/39, Orton, CA10 3SB250 kW
Tebay Services SouthboundTebay Services Southbound, England, CA10 3SB150 kW
Westmorland Tebay Northbound ServicesWestmorland Tebay Northbound Services, CA10 3SB150 kW
Christian Head, EdenChristian Head, Eden, Cumbria, CA17 4RB50 kW
Orton Road, EdenOrton Road, Eden, Cumbria, CA10 3SS50 kW

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Colby → Hole, Cumbria13 mi · 20 min Colby → Little Strickland10 mi · 15 min Colby → Fair Hill15 mi · 25 min Colby → North Dykes17 mi · 30 min Colby → Lazonby18 mi · 30 min Colby → Lowgill, Cumbria19 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from Great Ormside to Colby?: The distance between Great Ormside and Colby is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Great Ormside to Colby?: The drive from Great Ormside to Colby takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Great Ormside to Colby?: The fastest route from Great Ormside to Colby covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Colby from Great Ormside?: Colby lies roughly to the north-west of Great Ormside.
Are there charging stations between Great Ormside and Colby?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Great Ormside to Colby, including M6 Junction 38/39, Orton (250 kW); Tebay Services Southbound (150 kW); Westmorland Tebay Northbound Services (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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