How far is it from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts?

The distance between Thornes, City and Wakefield and Lower Altofts is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts?

The drive from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts?

The fastest route from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Lower Altofts from Thornes, City and Wakefield?

Lower Altofts lies roughly to the north-east of Thornes, City and Wakefield.

Are there charging stations between Thornes, City and Wakefield and Lower Altofts?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 242.

Thornes, City and Wakefield Lower Altofts

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts takes about 15 min via Birkwood Road. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Thornes Park Court 2 yd
2 Turn right onto Thornes Road 146 yd
3 Turn left onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Denby Dale Road 25 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto Denby Dale Road 37 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Denby Dale Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Ings Road 58 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ings Road 1 mi
10 Continue slightly left onto Ings Road 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right onto Kirkgate 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout straight onto Peterson Road 110 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Peterson Road 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Stanley Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Jacobs Well Lane 54 yd
16 Turn straight onto Stanley Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Aberford Road 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout straight onto Aberford Road 34 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Aberford Road 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn left onto Aberford Road 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Ferry Lane 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Birkwood Road 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto Church Road 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Stuart Grove 5 yd
25 Arrive onto Stuart Grove

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The return trip from Lower Altofts to Thornes, City and Wakefield covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

242 chargers

M1 J45 Skelton Lake, LeedsM1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds, LS15 0BF350 kW
M1 Jct 45, LeedsM1 Jct 45, Leeds, England, LS15 0AE350 kW
Moto Ferrybridge ServicesMoto Ferrybridge Services, WF11 0AF350 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

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Lower Altofts → Woodlesford8 mi · 15 min Lower Altofts → Alverthorpe7 mi · 20 min Lower Altofts → Calder Grove8 mi · 20 min Lower Altofts → Sandal6 mi · 15 min Lower Altofts → Carlton, City and Leeds8 mi · 15 min Lower Altofts → Little Hemsworth10 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts?: The distance between Thornes, City and Wakefield and Lower Altofts is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts?: The drive from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts?: The fastest route from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Lower Altofts from Thornes, City and Wakefield?: Lower Altofts lies roughly to the north-east of Thornes, City and Wakefield.
Are there charging stations between Thornes, City and Wakefield and Lower Altofts?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornes, City and Wakefield to Lower Altofts, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Moto Ferrybridge Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 242.

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