How far is it from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan?

The distance between Horwich and Leigh, Wigan is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan?

The drive from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan?

The fastest route from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Leigh, Wigan from Horwich?

Leigh, Wigan lies roughly to the south of Horwich.

Are there charging stations between Horwich and Leigh, Wigan?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW); Galway Crescent, St Helens (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 253.

Horwich Leigh, Wigan

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan takes about 25 min via M61. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto Lee Lane 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Chorley New Road 26 yd
3 Turn right onto Crown Lane 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Station Road 1 mi
5 Continue slightly left onto Station Road 55 yd
6 Turn slightly left onto Blackrod Bypass Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Chorley Road 1 mi
8 Continue slightly left onto Chorley Road 70 yd
9 Enter roundabout straight onto De Havilland Way 7 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight onto De Havilland Way 1 mi
11 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
12 Exit rotary straight 3 mi
13 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

14 Enter rotary straight onto Snydale Way 1 mi
15 Exit rotary slightly left onto Snydale Way 1 mi
16 Enter rotary straight onto Park Road 136 yd
17 Exit rotary straight onto Park Road 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Platt Lane 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto North Road 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Gibfield Park Avenue 31 yd
21 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Gibfield Park Avenue 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout straight onto Gibfield Park Way 6 yd
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Gibfield Park Way 1 mi
24 Enter rotary slightly left onto Atherleigh Way 75 yd
25 Exit rotary slightly left onto Atherleigh Way 2 mi
26 Turn left onto Kirkhall Lane 1 mi
27 Turn right onto Leigh Road 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Market Place 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Market Street 135 yd
30 Turn right 41 yd
31 Arrive

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The return trip from Leigh, Wigan to Horwich covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

253 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 kW
4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
Trafford Centre, ManchesterTrafford Centre, Manchester, England, M17 8AA250 kW
M61, BlackrodM61, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5UZ180 kW

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Leigh, Wigan → Hindsford4 mi · 10 min Leigh, Wigan → Vulcan Village8 mi · 15 min Leigh, Wigan → Golborne, Wigan6 mi · 10 min Leigh, Wigan → Rose Bridge6 mi · 20 min Leigh, Wigan → Castle Hill, Bolton11 mi · 25 min Leigh, Wigan → Warburton13 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan?: The distance between Horwich and Leigh, Wigan is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan?: The drive from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan?: The fastest route from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Leigh, Wigan from Horwich?: Leigh, Wigan lies roughly to the south of Horwich.
Are there charging stations between Horwich and Leigh, Wigan?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Horwich to Leigh, Wigan, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW); Galway Crescent, St Helens (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 253.

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