How far is it from Melbury Abbas to Shothole?

The distance between Melbury Abbas and Shothole is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Melbury Abbas to Shothole?

The drive from Melbury Abbas to Shothole takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Melbury Abbas to Shothole?

The fastest route from Melbury Abbas to Shothole covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Shothole from Melbury Abbas?

Shothole lies roughly to the south of Melbury Abbas.

Are there charging stations between Melbury Abbas and Shothole?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Melbury Abbas to Shothole, including Chaldicott Farm, Shaftesbury (120 kW); Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum (120 kW); The Udder Farm Shop, Front Street (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

Melbury Abbas Shothole

Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Melbury Abbas to Shothole takes about 25 min via Higher Shaftesbury Road. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto School Lane 31 yd
2 Continue straight onto Melbury Street 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Spread Eagle Hill 1 mi
4 Continue straight 3 mi
5 Continue straight onto Boyne's Lane 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto Higher Shaftesbury Road 3 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight onto Blandford Bypass 3 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Blandford Bypass 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Blandford Bypass 29 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto Blandford Bypass 1 mi
11 Enter rotary left onto Blandford Bypass 37 yd
12 Exit rotary slightly left onto Blandford Bypass 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Bournemouth Road 55 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bournemouth Road 135 yd
15 Enter roundabout left onto Bournemouth Road 26 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bournemouth Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Dorchester Hill 158 yd
18 Turn right onto New Road 2 mi
19 Turn left 1 yd
20 Arrive

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The return trip from Shothole to Melbury Abbas covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Charging points along the way

33 chargers

Chaldicott Farm, ShaftesburyChaldicott Farm, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9AW120 kW
Salisbury Road, Blandford ForumSalisbury Road, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8TX120 kW
The Udder Farm Shop, Front StreetThe Udder Farm Shop, Front Street, Gillingham, SP8 5LQ75 kW
Allenview Road, WimborneAllenview Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AU50 kW
Christy's Lane, ShaftesburyChristy's Lane, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8TL50 kW

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Shothole → Peacemarsh19 mi · 45 min Shothole → Henbury, Dorset9 mi · 25 min Shothole → Gussage St Andrew11 mi · 25 min Shothole → Birch Close5 mi · 15 min Shothole → Sem Hill17 mi · 40 min Shothole → Winterborne Houghton4 mi · 10 min

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How far is it from Melbury Abbas to Shothole?: The distance between Melbury Abbas and Shothole is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Melbury Abbas to Shothole?: The drive from Melbury Abbas to Shothole takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Melbury Abbas to Shothole?: The fastest route from Melbury Abbas to Shothole covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Shothole from Melbury Abbas?: Shothole lies roughly to the south of Melbury Abbas.
Are there charging stations between Melbury Abbas and Shothole?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Melbury Abbas to Shothole, including Chaldicott Farm, Shaftesbury (120 kW); Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum (120 kW); The Udder Farm Shop, Front Street (75 kW). Charging points on this route: 33.

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