How far is it from Harrogate to Ripon?

The distance between Harrogate and Ripon is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Harrogate to Ripon?

The drive from Harrogate to Ripon takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Harrogate to Ripon?

The fastest route from Harrogate to Ripon covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Ripon from Harrogate?

Ripon lies roughly to the north of Harrogate.

Are there charging stations between Harrogate and Ripon?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Harrogate to Ripon, including Moto Wetherby Services (360 kW); Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough (150 kW); Wetherby Road, Harrogate (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 61.

Harrogate Ripon

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Harrogate to Ripon takes about 25 min via A61. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto Victoria Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn right onto West Park 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Parliament Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Ripon Road 1 mi
5 Enter rotary slightly left 39 yd
6 Exit rotary slightly left 3 mi
7 Enter roundabout left onto Ripon Road 47 yd
8 Exit roundabout left onto Ripon Road 1 mi
9 Enter rotary left onto Ripon Road 60 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto Ripon Road 4 mi
11 Continue straight onto Dove Bank 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Harrogate Road 3 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ripon Bypass 69 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ripon Bypass 1 mi
15 Turn left 50 yd
16 Continue straight onto Knaresborough Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Southgate 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Heckler Lane 1 mi
19 Turn slightly left onto Barefoot Street 123 yd
20 At end of road, turn right onto Harrogate Road 75 yd
21 Continue straight onto Low Skellgate 140 yd
22 Continue slightly left onto High Skellgate 139 yd
23 Turn left onto Westgate 134 yd
24 Turn left onto Park Street 151 yd
25 Arrive left onto Park Street

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The return trip from Ripon to Harrogate covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

61 chargers

Moto Wetherby ServicesMoto Wetherby Services, LS22 5GT360 kW
Grimbald Crag Close, KnaresboroughGrimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough, England, HG5 8PJ150 kW
Wetherby Road, HarrogateWetherby Road, Harrogate, NorthYorkshire, HG2 8QZ150 kW
Wetherby Road, HarrogateWetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 7AA150 kW
Three Horseshoes, Ripon RoadThree Horseshoes, Ripon Road, Killinghall, HG3 2DH75 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Ripon → Staupes15 mi · 25 min Ripon → Maunby15 mi · 30 min Ripon → Crakehall18 mi · 25 min Ripon → Stocks Green, North Yorkshire14 mi · 20 min Ripon → Pannal Ash15 mi · 25 min Ripon → Bullamoor20 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Harrogate to Ripon?: The distance between Harrogate and Ripon is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Harrogate to Ripon?: The drive from Harrogate to Ripon takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Harrogate to Ripon?: The fastest route from Harrogate to Ripon covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Ripon from Harrogate?: Ripon lies roughly to the north of Harrogate.
Are there charging stations between Harrogate and Ripon?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Harrogate to Ripon, including Moto Wetherby Services (360 kW); Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough (150 kW); Wetherby Road, Harrogate (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 61.

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