How far is it from Runcorn to Widnes?

The distance between Runcorn and Widnes is 3 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Runcorn to Widnes?

The drive from Runcorn to Widnes takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Runcorn to Widnes?

The fastest route from Runcorn to Widnes covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Widnes from Runcorn?

Widnes lies roughly to the north of Runcorn.

Are there charging stations between Runcorn and Widnes?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Runcorn to Widnes, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 323.

Runcorn Widnes

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Runcorn to Widnes takes about 10 min via A557. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 3 mi

1 Depart onto High Street 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Devonshire Place 101 yd
3 Enter rotary slightly left onto Queensway 1 mi
4 Exit rotary slightly left onto Queensway 1 mi
5 Turn slightly left 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Waterloo Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Victoria Road 1 mi
8 Enter rotary straight onto Kingsway Roundabout 12 yd

9 Arrive right onto Kingsway Roundabout

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The return trip from Widnes to Runcorn covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Charging points along the way

323 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 routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Widnes → Manchester Airport (MAN)24 mi · 35 min Widnes → Grassendale9 mi · 15 min Widnes → Craven Wood15 mi · 25 min Widnes → Guilden Sutton19 mi · 25 min Widnes → Stenhills4 mi · 10 min Widnes → Manor Park, Halton5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 November 2026.

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How far is it from Runcorn to Widnes?: The distance between Runcorn and Widnes is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Runcorn to Widnes?: The drive from Runcorn to Widnes takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Runcorn to Widnes?: The fastest route from Runcorn to Widnes covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Widnes from Runcorn?: Widnes lies roughly to the north of Runcorn.
Are there charging stations between Runcorn and Widnes?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Runcorn to Widnes, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 323.

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