How far is it from Kempston to Shortstown?

The distance between Kempston and Shortstown is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kempston to Shortstown?

The drive from Kempston to Shortstown takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Kempston to Shortstown?

The fastest route from Kempston to Shortstown covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Shortstown from Kempston?

Shortstown lies roughly to the east of Kempston.

Are there charging stations between Kempston and Shortstown?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kempston to Shortstown, including Normandy Lane, Biggleswade (350 kW); Brewpoint, Cut Throat Lane (300 kW); Great North Road, Wyboston (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 90.

Kempston Shortstown

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Kempston to Shortstown takes about 10 min via A421. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 5 mi

1 Depart onto High Street 15 yd
2 Turn right onto St John's Street 1 mi
3 At roundabout, take exit left onto Bunyan Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Elstow Road 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Ampthill Road 62 yd
6 Continue straight onto Cow Bridge 1 mi
7 Turn straight 1 mi
8 Enter rotary slightly left 23 yd
9 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right onto Bedford Southern Bypass 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Enter rotary left onto Harrowden Interchange 77 yd
13 Exit rotary left onto Harrowden Interchange 102 yd

14 Enter rotary left 60 yd
15 Exit rotary left 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout left onto The Highway 68 yd
17 Exit roundabout left onto The Highway 1 mi
18 Arrive left onto The Highway

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The return trip from Shortstown to Kempston covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

90 chargers

Normandy Lane, BiggleswadeNormandy Lane, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8DG350 kW
Brewpoint, Cut Throat LaneBrewpoint, Cut Throat Lane, Bedford, MK41 7FY300 kW
Great North Road, WybostonGreat North Road, Wyboston, MK44 3AL250 kW
Fairhill, BedfordFairhill, Bedford, England, MK41 7FY150 kW
Newnham Avenue, BedfordNewnham Avenue, Bedford, England, MK40 3UQ150 kW

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Shortstown → Hall End, Bedford7 mi · 15 min Shortstown → Colmworth11 mi · 25 min Shortstown → Ickwell8 mi · 20 min Shortstown → Stagsden10 mi · 15 min Shortstown → Church End, Eversholt15 mi · 20 min Shortstown → Yelden18 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Kempston to Shortstown?: The distance between Kempston and Shortstown is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kempston to Shortstown?: The drive from Kempston to Shortstown takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Kempston to Shortstown?: The fastest route from Kempston to Shortstown covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Shortstown from Kempston?: Shortstown lies roughly to the east of Kempston.
Are there charging stations between Kempston and Shortstown?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kempston to Shortstown, including Normandy Lane, Biggleswade (350 kW); Brewpoint, Cut Throat Lane (300 kW); Great North Road, Wyboston (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 90.

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