How far is it from Johnson Fold to Atherton?

The distance between Johnson Fold and Atherton is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson Fold to Atherton?

The drive from Johnson Fold to Atherton takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Johnson Fold to Atherton?

The fastest route from Johnson Fold to Atherton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Atherton from Johnson Fold?

Atherton lies roughly to the south of Johnson Fold.

Are there charging stations between Johnson Fold and Atherton?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnson Fold to Atherton, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 233.

Johnson Fold Atherton

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Johnson Fold to Atherton takes about 20 min via A579. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 7 mi

1 Depart onto Montserrat Road 67 yd
2 Turn left onto Gisburn Avenue 7 yd
3 Continue slightly right onto Gisburn Avenue 51 yd
4 Continue right onto Gisburn Avenue 119 yd
5 Turn left onto Sabden Road 81 yd
6 Turn right onto Shackleton Grove 75 yd
7 Turn left onto Tattersall Avenue 68 yd
8 Turn right onto Moss Bank Way 172 yd
9 Enter rotary slightly left onto Moss Bank Way 35 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto Moss Bank Way 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Stapelton Avenue 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Victoria Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Chorley New Road 20 yd

14 Turn left onto Beaumont Road 2 mi
15 Turn left onto Wigan Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Chip Hill Road 1 mi
17 Turn right onto Hulton Lane 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto St Helens Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Newbrook Road 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Bolton Road 1 mi
21 Take exit slightly left onto Church Street 138 yd
22 Turn right onto Market Street 1 mi
23 Arrive left onto Market Street

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The return trip from Atherton to Johnson Fold covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

233 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 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
Trafford Centre, ManchesterTrafford Centre, Manchester, England, M17 8AA250 kW

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Atherton → Hawkley, Wigan8 mi · 25 min Atherton → Bickershaw4 mi · 15 min Atherton → Rose Bridge6 mi · 15 min Atherton → Bottling Wood7 mi · 20 min Atherton → Wallsuches9 mi · 20 min Atherton → Engine Fold5 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Johnson Fold to Atherton?: The distance between Johnson Fold and Atherton is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Johnson Fold to Atherton?: The drive from Johnson Fold to Atherton takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Johnson Fold to Atherton?: The fastest route from Johnson Fold to Atherton covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Atherton from Johnson Fold?: Atherton lies roughly to the south of Johnson Fold.
Are there charging stations between Johnson Fold and Atherton?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Johnson Fold to Atherton, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); 4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 233.

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