How far is it from Shaw Lands to Wakefield?

The distance between Shaw Lands and Wakefield is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shaw Lands to Wakefield?

The drive from Shaw Lands to Wakefield takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Shaw Lands to Wakefield?

The fastest route from Shaw Lands to Wakefield covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Wakefield from Shaw Lands?

Wakefield lies roughly to the north of Shaw Lands.

Are there charging stations between Shaw Lands and Wakefield?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shaw Lands to Wakefield, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Bridge Street, Castleford (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 272.

Shaw Lands Wakefield

Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Shaw Lands to Wakefield takes about 25 min via M1. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto Racecommon Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Park Road 46 yd
3 Continue straight onto Keresforth Hill Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Dodworth Road 74 yd
5 Merge slightly right onto Dodworth Road 1 mi
6 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
7 Exit rotary straight 8 mi
8 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
10 Exit rotary straight onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 52 yd
12 Exit rotary slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 56 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout straight onto Denby Dale Road 25 yd
16 Exit roundabout straight onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout left onto Charlesworth Way 14 yd
18 Exit roundabout left onto Charlesworth Way 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Charlesworth Way 34 yd
20 Exit roundabout left onto Charlesworth Way 141 yd
21 Turn left onto Ings Road 1 mi
22 Keep slightly right onto Ings Road 54 yd
23 Continue right onto Westgate 66 yd
24 Continue straight onto Westgate 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto Marygate 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Westmorland Street 40 yd
27 Arrive right onto Westmorland Street

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The return trip from Wakefield to Shaw Lands covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

272 chargers

M1 J45 Skelton Lake, LeedsM1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds, LS15 0BF350 kW
M1 Jct 45, LeedsM1 Jct 45, Leeds, England, LS15 0AE350 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
Far Common Road, MirfieldFar Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ300 kW

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Wakefield → Fitzwilliam8 mi · 15 min Wakefield → Harehills Corner12 mi · 25 min Wakefield → The Green, City and Leeds15 mi · 25 min Wakefield → The Flatts, Kirklees7 mi · 20 min Wakefield → Horbury Bridge5 mi · 10 min Wakefield → Lower Soothill7 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Shaw Lands to Wakefield?: The distance between Shaw Lands and Wakefield is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shaw Lands to Wakefield?: The drive from Shaw Lands to Wakefield takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Shaw Lands to Wakefield?: The fastest route from Shaw Lands to Wakefield covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Wakefield from Shaw Lands?: Wakefield lies roughly to the north of Shaw Lands.
Are there charging stations between Shaw Lands and Wakefield?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shaw Lands to Wakefield, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Bridge Street, Castleford (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 272.

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