How far is it from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The distance between Highfield, Wigan and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 27 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The drive from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN) takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)?

The fastest route from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN) covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Manchester Airport (MAN) from Highfield, Wigan?

Manchester Airport (MAN) lies roughly to the south-east of Highfield, Wigan.

Are there charging stations between Highfield, Wigan and Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN), including BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); Moto Knutsford Southbound Services (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 435.

Highfield, Wigan Manchester Airport (MAN)

Distance: 27 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN) takes about 40 min via M6. The distance is 27 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 27 mi

1 Depart onto Snowshill Drive 1 yd
2 Turn left onto Culcross Avenue 95 yd
3 Turn left onto Pemberton Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Holmes House Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Highfield Grange Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Warrington Road 1 mi
7 Enter rotary straight onto Bryn Spur 101 yd
8 Exit rotary straight onto Bryn Spur 14 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right 9 mi
12 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout straight onto Wilmslow Road 106 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Wilmslow Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Sunbank Lane 64 yd
16 Continue straight onto Gannet Way 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Wilmslow Old Road 1 mi
18 Turn slightly right 159 yd
19 At end of road, turn left 112 yd
20 Turn slightly left 1 mi
21 Arrive

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The return trip from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Highfield, Wigan covers roughly the same distance, 27 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

435 chargers

BP Railway Road, SkelmersdaleBP Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL350 kW
Moto Knutsford Southbound ServicesMoto Knutsford Southbound Services, WA16 0TL350 kW
Salford Quays Services, SalfordSalford Quays Services, Salford, M5 4QD350 kW
4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Manchester Airport (MAN) → Well Green4 mi · 10 min Manchester Airport (MAN) → Roundthorn, Manchester5 mi · 15 min Manchester Airport (MAN) → The Cliff14 mi · 30 min Manchester Airport (MAN) → Pownall Park5 mi · 15 min Manchester Airport (MAN) → Altrincham5 mi · 15 min Manchester Airport (MAN) → Rosehill, Trafford5 mi · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)?: The distance between Highfield, Wigan and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 27 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)?: The drive from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN) takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN)?: The fastest route from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN) covers 27 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Manchester Airport (MAN) from Highfield, Wigan?: Manchester Airport (MAN) lies roughly to the south-east of Highfield, Wigan.
Are there charging stations between Highfield, Wigan and Manchester Airport (MAN)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Highfield, Wigan to Manchester Airport (MAN), including BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); Moto Knutsford Southbound Services (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 435.

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