How far is it from Shap to Smardale?

The distance between Shap and Smardale is 20 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shap to Smardale?

The drive from Shap to Smardale takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Shap to Smardale?

The fastest route from Shap to Smardale covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Smardale from Shap?

Smardale lies roughly to the east of Shap.

Are there charging stations between Shap and Smardale?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shap to Smardale, including Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); M6 Junction 38/39, Orton (250 kW); Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

Shap Smardale

Distance: 20 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Shap to Smardale takes about 30 min via A685. The distance is 20 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 20 mi

1 Depart straight 36 yd
2 Turn slightly right onto Sandy Lane 52 yd
3 Turn left onto Jackson's Lane 85 yd
4 At end of road, turn left onto Main Street 2 mi
5 Turn left 1 mi
6 Take exit right 6 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight 58 yd

9 Exit roundabout straight 10 mi
10 Turn left 2 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto School Lane 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Towngate 1 mi
13 Arrive left onto Towngate

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The return trip from Smardale to Shap covers roughly the same distance, 20 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

24 chargers

Roadchef Killington Lakes ServicesRoadchef Killington Lakes Services, LA8 0NW290 kW
M6 Junction 38/39, OrtonM6 Junction 38/39, Orton, CA10 3SB250 kW
Redhills Lane, PenrithRedhills Lane, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 0DQ250 kW
Tebay Services SouthboundTebay Services Southbound, England, CA10 3SB150 kW
Westmorland Tebay Northbound ServicesWestmorland Tebay Northbound Services, CA10 3SB150 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Smardale → Sedbergh15 mi · 25 min Smardale → Sandford, Cumbria8 mi · 15 min Smardale → Hutton Roof, Cumbria32 mi · 40 min Smardale → Outhgill8 mi · 15 min Smardale → Flitholme9 mi · 15 min Smardale → Helbeck10 mi · 20 min

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

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How far is it from Shap to Smardale?: The distance between Shap and Smardale is 20 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shap to Smardale?: The drive from Shap to Smardale takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Shap to Smardale?: The fastest route from Shap to Smardale covers 20 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Smardale from Shap?: Smardale lies roughly to the east of Shap.
Are there charging stations between Shap and Smardale?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shap to Smardale, including Roadchef Killington Lakes Services (290 kW); M6 Junction 38/39, Orton (250 kW); Redhills Lane, Penrith (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 24.

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