How far is it from Roby to Backford?

The distance between Roby and Backford is 24 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Roby to Backford?

The drive from Roby to Backford takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Roby to Backford?

The fastest route from Roby to Backford covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Backford from Roby?

Backford lies roughly to the south of Roby.

Are there charging stations between Roby and Backford?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Roby to Backford, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 578.

Roby Backford

Distance: 24 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Roby to Backford takes about 30 min via M56. The distance is 24 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 24 mi

1 Depart onto Roby Road 1 mi
2 Enter rotary straight 11 yd
3 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
4 Merge slightly right 2 mi
5 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
7 Exit rotary straight 3 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly right onto Speke Road 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Mersey Gateway 3 mi
11 Continue straight onto Central Expressway 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right onto Central Expressway 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Weston Link 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Weston Point Interchange 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Weston Point Expressway 1 mi
16 Take exit slightly left onto Weston Point Expressway 146 yd
17 Enter rotary straight onto Rocksavage Expressway 103 yd
18 Exit rotary slightly left onto Rocksavage Expressway 140 yd
19 Merge slightly right onto Rocksavage Expressway 1 mi
20 Enter rotary straight 16 yd
21 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
22 Merge slightly right 5 mi
23 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
24 Enter rotary slightly left onto Hill View Way 1 mi
25 Exit rotary straight onto Hill View Way 4 mi
26 Enter rotary straight onto Old Farm Way 171 yd
27 Exit rotary slightly left onto Old Farm Way 1 mi
28 Turn left onto Rake Lane 2 mi
29 Keep slightly right onto Rake Lane 1 mi
30 Continue left onto Rake Lane 1 mi
31 Turn right onto The Channel 1 mi
32 Continue left onto Church Lane 174 yd
33 Arrive left onto Church Lane

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The return trip from Backford to Roby covers roughly the same distance, 24 mi.

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Charging points along the way

578 chargers

1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool, L24 1UX350 kW
M56 Junction 14, ChesterM56 Junction 14, Chester, CH2 4QZ350 kW
Roadchef Chester ServicesRoadchef Chester Services, CH2 4QZ350 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
Coppice Lane, Tarbock GreenCoppice Lane, Tarbock Green, L35 1QT175 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Backford → Two Mills5 mi · 10 min Backford → Elton, Cheshire West and Chester6 mi · 10 min Backford → Heath, Halton14 mi · 20 min Backford → Devonshire Park15 mi · 25 min Backford → Fulwood Park26 mi · 40 min Backford → Tarvin8 mi · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Roby to Backford?: The distance between Roby and Backford is 24 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Roby to Backford?: The drive from Roby to Backford takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Roby to Backford?: The fastest route from Roby to Backford covers 24 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Backford from Roby?: Backford lies roughly to the south of Roby.
Are there charging stations between Roby and Backford?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Roby to Backford, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 578.

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