How far is it from Manchester to Blackford Bridge?

The distance between Manchester and Blackford Bridge is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Blackford Bridge?

The drive from Manchester to Blackford Bridge takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Manchester to Blackford Bridge?

The fastest route from Manchester to Blackford Bridge covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Blackford Bridge from Manchester?

Blackford Bridge lies roughly to the north of Manchester.

Are there charging stations between Manchester and Blackford Bridge?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Manchester to Blackford Bridge, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW). Charging points on this route: 366.

Manchester Blackford Bridge

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Manchester to Blackford Bridge takes about 20 min via A56. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 8 mi

1 Depart right onto Piccadilly 82 yd
2 Continue left onto Lever Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Great Ancoats Street 105 yd
4 Continue straight onto Swan Street 1 mi
5 Keep slightly left onto Swan Street 36 yd
6 Continue straight onto Miller Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Cheetham Hill Road 1 mi
8 Take exit left onto Trinity Way 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Great Ducie Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Bury New Road 4 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Bury New Road 169 yd
12 Exit rotary straight onto Bury New Road 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto Manchester Road 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Leyland Street 37 yd
15 Arrive onto Leyland Street

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The return trip from Blackford Bridge to Manchester covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

366 chargers

M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, HeywoodM62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 2HQ350 kW
Salford Quays Services, SalfordSalford Quays Services, Salford, M5 4QD350 kW
Fold Way, Ashton-under-LyneFold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne, England, OL7 0PG320 kW
New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge RoadNew Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6HR300 kW
Unnamed Road, StockportUnnamed Road, Stockport, SK4 1TN300 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Blackford Bridge → Limefield4 mi · 10 min Blackford Bridge → Bottom o' th' Brow5 mi · 10 min Blackford Bridge → Irlams o' th' Height7 mi · 15 min Blackford Bridge → Bolholt4 mi · 10 min Blackford Bridge → Little Lever5 mi · 15 min Blackford Bridge → Harwood, Bolton6 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 Manchester to Blackford Bridge?: The distance between Manchester and Blackford Bridge is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Blackford Bridge?: The drive from Manchester to Blackford Bridge takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Manchester to Blackford Bridge?: The fastest route from Manchester to Blackford Bridge covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Blackford Bridge from Manchester?: Blackford Bridge lies roughly to the north of Manchester.
Are there charging stations between Manchester and Blackford Bridge?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Manchester to Blackford Bridge, including M62 Motorway Westbound, Jct 18/19, Heywood (350 kW); Salford Quays Services, Salford (350 kW); Fold Way, Ashton-under-Lyne (320 kW). Charging points on this route: 366.

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