How far is it from Shafton to Wheldale?

The distance between Shafton and Wheldale is 14 mi by road.

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

The drive from Shafton to Wheldale takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Shafton to Wheldale?

The fastest route from Shafton to Wheldale covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Wheldale from Shafton?

Wheldale lies roughly to the north of Shafton.

Are there charging stations between Shafton and Wheldale?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shafton to Wheldale, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 203.

Shafton Wheldale

Distance: 14 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Shafton to Wheldale takes about 30 min via B6428. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions38 · 14 mi

1 Depart left onto High Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Dog Hill 1 mi
3 Continue slightly left onto Sandybridge Lane 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Raven Lane 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Church Lane 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Hall Field Lane 1 mi
7 Continue slightly right onto Cow Lane 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Newstead Lane 2 mi
9 Continue straight onto Hemsworth Lane 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Offley Lane 1 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left 35 yd
12 Exit rotary slightly left 2 mi
13 Turn left onto Ackworth Road 1 mi

14 Continue left onto Ackworth Road 1 mi
15 Turn straight onto Pontefract Road 1 mi
16 Turn right 12 yd
17 Turn right onto Station Lane 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto Green Lane 1 mi
19 Continue left onto Featherstone Lane 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Willow Lane 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Cutsyke Road 1 mi
22 Enter rotary slightly left onto Cutsyke Road 70 yd
23 Exit rotary straight onto Cutsyke Road 1 mi
24 Enter rotary left onto Cutsyke Road 35 yd
25 Exit rotary slightly left onto Cutsyke Road 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout straight onto Aketon Road 39 yd
27 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Aketon Road 1 mi
28 At end of road, turn right onto High Street 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Albion Street 1 mi
30 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Albion Street 23 yd
31 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Albion Street 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Church Street 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout straight onto Savile Road 41 yd
34 Exit roundabout straight onto Savile Road 111 yd
35 Continue straight onto Aire Street 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Wheldon Road 34 yd
37 Exit roundabout left onto Wheldon Road 2 mi
38 Arrive onto Wheldon Road

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The return trip from Wheldale to Shafton covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

203 chargers

M1 J45 Skelton Lake, LeedsM1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds, LS15 0BF350 kW
M1 Jct 45, LeedsM1 Jct 45, Leeds, England, LS15 0AE350 kW
Moto Ferrybridge ServicesMoto Ferrybridge Services, WF11 0AF350 kW
Bridge Street, CastlefordBridge Street, Castleford, England, WF10 1JP300 kW
Carr Gate Garden Centre, Bradford RoadCarr Gate Garden Centre, Bradford Road, Wakefield, WF2 0SY300 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Wheldale → Cross Gates12 mi · 20 min Wheldale → Ledston4 mi · 10 min Wheldale → Purston Jaglin6 mi · 15 min Wheldale → Little Hemsworth11 mi · 25 min Wheldale → Tadcaster16 mi · 25 min Wheldale → Woodhouse, City and Wakefield6 mi · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Shafton to Wheldale?: The distance between Shafton and Wheldale is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shafton to Wheldale?: The drive from Shafton to Wheldale takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Shafton to Wheldale?: The fastest route from Shafton to Wheldale covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Wheldale from Shafton?: Wheldale lies roughly to the north of Shafton.
Are there charging stations between Shafton and Wheldale?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shafton to Wheldale, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 203.

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