How far is it from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill?

The distance between St James, Dorset and Barkers Hill is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill?

The drive from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill?

The fastest route from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Barkers Hill from St James, Dorset?

Barkers Hill lies roughly to the north-east of St James, Dorset.

Are there charging stations between St James, Dorset and Barkers Hill?

Yes. You can charge along the route from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill, including High Street, Mere (300 kW); Chaldicott Farm, Shaftesbury (120 kW); Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

St James, Dorset Barkers Hill

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill takes about 15 min via A350. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Tanyard Lane 56 yd
2 Continue left onto Tanyard Lane 1 mi
3 Turn right onto St John's Hill 1 mi
4 Continue right onto Bimport 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Bleke Street 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left onto Grosvenor Road 66 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Grosvenor Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Littledown 1 mi

9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Littledown 33 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Littledown 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Grosvenor Road 1 mi
12 Turn right 3 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi
14 Continue straight onto Church Hill 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Berry Wood Lane 1 mi
16 Arrive

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The return trip from Barkers Hill to St James, Dorset covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

20 chargers

High Street, MereHigh Street, Mere, BA12 6QD300 kW
Chaldicott Farm, ShaftesburyChaldicott Farm, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 9AW120 kW
Salisbury Road, Blandford ForumSalisbury Road, Blandford Forum, England, DT11 8TX120 kW
The Udder Farm Shop, Front StreetThe Udder Farm Shop, Front Street, Gillingham, SP8 5LQ75 kW
Christy's Lane, ShaftesburyChristy's Lane, Shaftesbury, England, SP7 8TL50 kW

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Barkers Hill → Ham, Dorset8 mi · 20 min Barkers Hill → Bapton17 mi · 30 min Barkers Hill → Hindon, Wiltshire8 mi · 15 min Barkers Hill → Steepleton Iwerne13 mi · 25 min Barkers Hill → New Town, Dorset16 mi · 40 min Barkers Hill → Charlton, Wiltshire 24 mi · 10 min

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How far is it from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill?: The distance between St James, Dorset and Barkers Hill is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill?: The drive from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill?: The fastest route from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Barkers Hill from St James, Dorset?: Barkers Hill lies roughly to the north-east of St James, Dorset.
Are there charging stations between St James, Dorset and Barkers Hill?: Yes. You can charge along the route from St James, Dorset to Barkers Hill, including High Street, Mere (300 kW); Chaldicott Farm, Shaftesbury (120 kW); Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum (120 kW). Charging points on this route: 20.

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