How far is it from Penketh to Rainford?

The distance between Penketh and Rainford is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Penketh to Rainford?

The drive from Penketh to Rainford takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Penketh to Rainford?

The fastest route from Penketh to Rainford covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Rainford from Penketh?

Rainford lies roughly to the north-west of Penketh.

Are there charging stations between Penketh and Rainford?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Penketh to Rainford, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 513.

Penketh Rainford

Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Penketh to Rainford takes about 25 min via A570. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto Chapel Road 26 yd
2 Turn left onto Warrington Road 131 yd
3 Continue straight onto Widnes Road 1 mi
4 Enter rotary straight onto Farnworth Road 126 yd
5 Exit rotary left onto Farnworth Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto South Lane 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Derby Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary left onto Lunts Heath Road 54 yd
9 Exit rotary slightly left onto Lunts Heath Road 150 yd
10 Turn slightly left onto Derby Road 35 yd
11 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly right onto Watkinson Way 2 mi
13 Enter rotary straight onto James Roby Way 1 mi

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto James Roby Way 1 mi
15 Enter rotary slightly left onto James Roby Way 85 yd
16 Exit rotary straight onto James Roby Way 2 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly left onto James Roby Way 50 yd
18 Exit rotary straight onto James Roby Way 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout left onto James Roby Way 34 yd
20 Exit roundabout straight onto James Roby Way 1 mi
21 Enter rotary slightly left onto Linkway West 51 yd
22 Exit rotary slightly left onto Linkway West 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Kirkland Street 75 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kirkland Street 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Lingholme Road 1 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto Dentons Green Lane 1 mi
27 Continue slightly left onto Rainford Road 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left onto Windle Island 19 yd
29 Continue straight onto Rainford Bypass 3 mi
30 Enter rotary slightly left onto Mossborough Road 100 yd
31 Exit rotary slightly left onto Mossborough Road 1 mi
32 At end of road, turn left onto Church Road 1 mi
33 Arrive onto Church Road

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The return trip from Rainford to Penketh covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

513 chargers

1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool, L24 1UX350 kW
BP Railway Road, SkelmersdaleBP Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL350 kW
M56 Junction 14, ChesterM56 Junction 14, Chester, CH2 4QZ350 kW
Roadchef Chester ServicesRoadchef Chester Services, CH2 4QZ350 kW
4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan4 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, WN5 0UL300 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Rainford → Vulcan Village12 mi · 20 min Rainford → East Gillibrands5 mi · 10 min Rainford → Astmoor16 mi · 30 min Rainford → Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)17 mi · 35 min Rainford → Windlehurst, St. Helens4 mi · 10 min Rainford → Cowley Hill5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Penketh to Rainford?: The distance between Penketh and Rainford is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Penketh to Rainford?: The drive from Penketh to Rainford takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Penketh to Rainford?: The fastest route from Penketh to Rainford covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Rainford from Penketh?: Rainford lies roughly to the north-west of Penketh.
Are there charging stations between Penketh and Rainford?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Penketh to Rainford, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); BP Railway Road, Skelmersdale (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 513.

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