How far is it from Read to Altham?

The distance between Read and Altham is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Read to Altham?

The drive from Read to Altham takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Read to Altham?

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

Which direction is Altham from Read?

Altham lies roughly to the south of Read.

Are there charging stations between Read and Altham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Read to Altham, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW); Barracks Road, Burnley (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 95.

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Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Read to Altham takes about 10 min via A678. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 5 mi

1 Depart right onto George Lane 48 yd
2 Turn left onto Whalley Road 2 mi
3 Turn right onto Barrowford Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Burnley Road 103 yd
5 Continue straight onto Blackburn Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Burnley Road 2 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Burnley Road 26 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Burnley Road 55 yd

9 Arrive onto Burnley Road

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The return trip from Altham to Read covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

95 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 kW
New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge RoadNew Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6HR300 kW
Barracks Road, BurnleyBarracks Road, Burnley, England175 kW
Frontier Avenue, BlackburnFrontier Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 3AL175 kW
Eg Stubbins Lane, RamsbottomEg Stubbins Lane, Ramsbottom, BL0 0PP150 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Altham → Laund13 mi · 25 min Altham → Chapels, Blackburn with Darwen9 mi · 15 min Altham → Lower Fold, Lancashire 24 mi · 10 min Altham → Sabden6 mi · 15 min Altham → Little Moor End4 mi · 10 min Altham → Baxenden4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Read to Altham?: The distance between Read and Altham is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Read to Altham?: The drive from Read to Altham takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Read to Altham?: The fastest route from Read to Altham covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Altham from Read?: Altham lies roughly to the south of Read.
Are there charging stations between Read and Altham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Read to Altham, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW); Barracks Road, Burnley (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 95.

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