How far is it from Handside to Sopwell?

The distance between Handside and Sopwell is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Handside to Sopwell?

The drive from Handside to Sopwell takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Handside to Sopwell?

The fastest route from Handside to Sopwell covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Sopwell from Handside?

Sopwell lies roughly to the south-west of Handside.

Are there charging stations between Handside and Sopwell?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Handside to Sopwell, including Knebworth Park, Stevenage (360 kW); Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield (350 kW); Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

Handside Sopwell

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Handside to Sopwell takes about 15 min via A414. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 9 mi

1 Depart onto Barleycroft Road 4 yd
2 Turn right onto Turmore Dale 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Parkway 96 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Parkway 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Stanborough Road 48 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Stanborough Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left 10 yd
8 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly left 153 yd
10 Exit rotary left 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left onto North Orbital Road 1 mi
13 Exit rotary slightly left onto North Orbital Road 2 mi

14 Keep slightly left onto North Orbital Road 2 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto North Orbital Road 150 yd
16 Exit rotary straight onto North Orbital Road 1 mi
17 Take exit left 50 yd
18 At end of road, turn right onto Shenley Lane 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Napsbury Lane 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn left onto Cottonmill Lane 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Old Oak 119 yd
22 Arrive left

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The return trip from Sopwell to Handside covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

130 chargers

Knebworth Park, StevenageKnebworth Park, Stevenage, England, SG1 2AX360 kW
Hatfield Avenue, HatfieldHatfield Avenue, Hatfield, England, AL10 9UA350 kW
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden CityBessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HH300 kW
Breakspear Way, Hemel HempsteadBreakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, England, HP2 4TZ300 kW
Graham Close, St AlbansGraham Close, St Albans, England, AL1 2DF300 kW

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Sopwell → Edgwarebury13 mi · 20 min Sopwell → Welham Green8 mi · 15 min Sopwell → Counters End11 mi · 20 min Sopwell → Rucklers Lane11 mi · 20 min Sopwell → Shenleybury4 mi · 10 min Sopwell → Pimlico, Hertfordshire6 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Handside to Sopwell?: The distance between Handside and Sopwell is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Handside to Sopwell?: The drive from Handside to Sopwell takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Handside to Sopwell?: The fastest route from Handside to Sopwell covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Sopwell from Handside?: Sopwell lies roughly to the south-west of Handside.
Are there charging stations between Handside and Sopwell?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Handside to Sopwell, including Knebworth Park, Stevenage (360 kW); Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield (350 kW); Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 365.

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