How far is it from Shafton to Smithies?

The distance between Shafton and Smithies is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shafton to Smithies?

The drive from Shafton to Smithies takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Shafton to Smithies?

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

Which direction is Smithies from Shafton?

Smithies lies roughly to the south-west of Shafton.

Are there charging stations between Shafton and Smithies?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shafton to Smithies, including Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW); M1 Motorway Southbound, Bretton (200 kW); Motorway Northbound, Jct 38/39, West Bretton, Wakefield (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 112.

Shafton Smithies

Distance: 5 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Shafton to Smithies takes about 10 min via A628. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 5 mi

1 Depart right onto High Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Pontefract Road 1 mi
3 Enter rotary slightly left onto Cudworth Parkway 73 yd
4 Exit rotary straight onto Cudworth Parkway 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Cudworth Parkway 23 yd
6 Exit roundabout straight onto Cudworth Parkway 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout left onto Cudworth Parkway 53 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Cudworth Parkway 1 mi
9 Enter rotary left onto West Green Way 107 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left onto West Green Way 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left onto West Green Way 52 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto West Green Way 1 mi
13 Enter rotary left onto Industry Road 41 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto Industry Road 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn left onto Carlton Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Carlton Road 10 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Carlton Road 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Newhill Road 3 yd
19 Arrive onto Newhill Road

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The return trip from Smithies to Shafton covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

112 chargers

Moto Ferrybridge ServicesMoto Ferrybridge Services, WF11 0AF350 kW
M1 Motorway Southbound, BrettonM1 Motorway Southbound, Bretton, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LQ200 kW
Motorway Northbound, Jct 38/39, West Bretton, WakefieldMotorway Northbound, Jct 38/39, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LQ200 kW
A1 SouthA1 South, England, WF8 3JF160 kW
Church Lane, BarnsleyChurch Lane, Barnsley, S75 3DQ150 kW

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Smithies → Snow Hill, City and Wakefield15 mi · 25 min Smithies → Worsbrough Dale4 mi · 10 min Smithies → Darton4 mi · 10 min Smithies → Barugh, Barnsley4 mi · 10 min Smithies → Higham, Barnsley5 mi · 10 min Smithies → Altofts13 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Shafton to Smithies?: The distance between Shafton and Smithies is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shafton to Smithies?: The drive from Shafton to Smithies takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Shafton to Smithies?: The fastest route from Shafton to Smithies covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Smithies from Shafton?: Smithies lies roughly to the south-west of Shafton.
Are there charging stations between Shafton and Smithies?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shafton to Smithies, including Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW); M1 Motorway Southbound, Bretton (200 kW); Motorway Northbound, Jct 38/39, West Bretton, Wakefield (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 112.

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