How far is it from Smithies to Athersley North?

The distance between Smithies and Athersley North is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Smithies to Athersley North?

The drive from Smithies to Athersley North takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Smithies to Athersley North?

The fastest route from Smithies to Athersley North covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Athersley North from Smithies?

Athersley North lies roughly to the north of Smithies.

Are there charging stations between Smithies and Athersley North?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Smithies to Athersley North, including M1 Motorway Southbound, Bretton (200 kW); Motorway Northbound, Jct 38/39, West Bretton, Wakefield (200 kW); Church Lane, Barnsley (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 90.

Smithies Athersley North

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Smithies to Athersley North takes about 5 min via A61. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 2 mi

1 Depart onto Newhill Road 3 yd
2 Turn left onto Carlton Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Wakefield Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Wakefield Road 5 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Wakefield Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Laithes Lane 1 mi
7 Arrive onto Laithes Lane

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The return trip from Athersley North to Smithies covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Charging points along the way

90 chargers

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
Church Lane, BarnsleyChurch Lane, Barnsley, S75 3DQ150 kW
138 Northgate, Wakefield138 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QT75 kW
Wombwell Lane, Wombell LaneWombwell Lane, Wombell Lane, Barnsley, S70 3NS75 kW

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Athersley North → Notton, City and Wakefield4 mi · 10 min Athersley North → West Melton9 mi · 15 min Athersley North → Shaw Lands4 mi · 10 min Athersley North → Worsbrough Common4 mi · 10 min Athersley North → Woolley Grange4 mi · 10 min Athersley North → Pogmoor4 mi · 10 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 Smithies to Athersley North?: The distance between Smithies and Athersley North is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Smithies to Athersley North?: The drive from Smithies to Athersley North takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Smithies to Athersley North?: The fastest route from Smithies to Athersley North covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Athersley North from Smithies?: Athersley North lies roughly to the north of Smithies.
Are there charging stations between Smithies and Athersley North?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Smithies to Athersley North, including M1 Motorway Southbound, Bretton (200 kW); Motorway Northbound, Jct 38/39, West Bretton, Wakefield (200 kW); Church Lane, Barnsley (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 90.

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