How far is it from Wakefield to Westgate Common?

The distance between Wakefield and Westgate Common is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Wakefield to Westgate Common?

The drive from Wakefield to Westgate Common takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Wakefield to Westgate Common?

The fastest route from Wakefield to Westgate Common covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Westgate Common from Wakefield?

Westgate Common lies roughly to the west of Wakefield.

Are there charging stations between Wakefield and Westgate Common?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wakefield to Westgate Common, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Bridge Street, Castleford (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 231.

Wakefield Westgate Common

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Wakefield to Westgate Common takes about 5 min via Westgate. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 2 mi

1 Depart left onto Westmorland Street 40 yd
2 Turn left onto Bull Ring 111 yd
3 Continue straight onto Marygate 148 yd
4 Continue straight onto Westgate 1 mi
5 Turn sharp right onto St Michaels Gyratory 63 yd
6 Take exit right onto Dewsbury Road 135 yd
7 Continue U-turn onto Alverthorpe Road 1 mi
8 Turn left onto The Rowick 2 yd

9 Arrive onto The Rowick

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The return trip from Westgate Common to Wakefield covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Charging points along the way

231 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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How far is it from Wakefield to Westgate Common?: The distance between Wakefield and Westgate Common is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wakefield to Westgate Common?: The drive from Wakefield to Westgate Common takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Wakefield to Westgate Common?: The fastest route from Wakefield to Westgate Common covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Westgate Common from Wakefield?: Westgate Common lies roughly to the west of Wakefield.
Are there charging stations between Wakefield and Westgate Common?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wakefield to Westgate Common, including M1 J45 Skelton Lake, Leeds (350 kW); M1 Jct 45, Leeds (350 kW); Bridge Street, Castleford (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 231.

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