How far is it from Shothole to Birch Close?

The distance between Shothole and Birch Close is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shothole to Birch Close?

The drive from Shothole to Birch Close takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Shothole to Birch Close?

The fastest route from Shothole to Birch Close covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Birch Close from Shothole?

Birch Close lies roughly to the south-east of Shothole.

Are there charging stations between Shothole and Birch Close?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shothole to Birch Close, including Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum (120 kW); Allenview Road, Wimborne (50 kW); Dorchester Road, Wimborne (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

Shothole Birch Close

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Shothole to Birch Close takes about 15 min via New Road. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions10 · 5 mi

1 Depart 1 yd
2 Turn right onto New Road 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Dorchester Hill 158 yd
4 Turn right onto Bournemouth Road 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout left onto Bournemouth Road 25 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bournemouth Road 135 yd
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Bournemouth Road 28 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bournemouth Road 2 mi

9 Turn right onto Park Hill 1 mi
10 Arrive

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The return trip from Birch Close to Shothole covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

20 chargers

Salisbury Road, Blandford ForumSalisbury Road, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8TX120 kW
Allenview Road, WimborneAllenview Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1AU50 kW
Dorchester Road, WimborneDorchester Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3HA50 kW
Langton Road, Blandford ForumLangton Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DZ50 kW
Queen Elizabeth's School, 600 Blandford RoadQueen Elizabeth's School, 600 Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT50 kW

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Birch Close → Stourpaine7 mi · 15 min Birch Close → Affpuddle10 mi · 20 min Birch Close → Briantspuddle10 mi · 20 min Birch Close → Tarrant Keynston5 mi · 15 min Birch Close → Lane End, Dorset9 mi · 20 min Birch Close → East Holton13 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

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How far is it from Shothole to Birch Close?: The distance between Shothole and Birch Close is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shothole to Birch Close?: The drive from Shothole to Birch Close takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Shothole to Birch Close?: The fastest route from Shothole to Birch Close covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Birch Close from Shothole?: Birch Close lies roughly to the south-east of Shothole.
Are there charging stations between Shothole and Birch Close?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shothole to Birch Close, including Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum (120 kW); Allenview Road, Wimborne (50 kW); Dorchester Road, Wimborne (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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