How far is it from Hensol to Downs?

The distance between Hensol and Downs is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hensol to Downs?

The drive from Hensol to Downs takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Hensol to Downs?

The fastest route from Hensol to Downs covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Downs from Hensol?

Downs lies roughly to the south-east of Hensol.

Are there charging stations between Hensol and Downs?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hensol to Downs, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Sarn Park Services, Bridgend (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 151.

Hensol Downs

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Hensol to Downs takes about 15 min via A4232. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 8 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
5 Turn straight 1 mi
6 Keep slightly right 135 yd
7 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right 2 mi

9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
11 Exit rotary straight 4 mi
12 Take exit straight 1 mi
13 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
14 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
15 Turn left 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Grant's Field 7 yd
17 Arrive onto Grant's Field

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The return trip from Downs to Hensol covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

151 chargers

Moto Cardiff West ServicesMoto Cardiff West Services, CF72 8SA350 kW
Croescadarn Road, CardiffCroescadarn Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF23 8HE250 kW
Sarn Park Services, BridgendSarn Park Services, Bridgend, Cymru / Wales, CF32 9SY180 kW
Sarn Park Services, BridgendSarn Park Services, Bridgend, CF32 9SY120 kW
Valegate Retail Park, CardiffValegate Retail Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF5 6EH120 kW

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Downs → Bryn, Caerphilly County Borough19 mi · 30 min Downs → Leckwith6 mi · 10 min Downs → Barry Dock7 mi · 20 min Downs → Eglwys-Brewis10 mi · 20 min Downs → Blackweir7 mi · 20 min Downs → Newton, Cardiff13 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Hensol to Downs?: The distance between Hensol and Downs is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hensol to Downs?: The drive from Hensol to Downs takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Hensol to Downs?: The fastest route from Hensol to Downs covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Downs from Hensol?: Downs lies roughly to the south-east of Hensol.
Are there charging stations between Hensol and Downs?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hensol to Downs, including Moto Cardiff West Services (350 kW); Croescadarn Road, Cardiff (250 kW); Sarn Park Services, Bridgend (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 151.

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