How far is it from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull?

The distance between Washwood Heath and Shirley, Solihull is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull?

The drive from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull?

The fastest route from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Shirley, Solihull from Washwood Heath?

Shirley, Solihull lies roughly to the south of Washwood Heath.

Are there charging stations between Washwood Heath and Shirley, Solihull?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull, including Birmingham Road, Birmingham (350 kW); Moto Frankley Southbound Services (350 kW); Coventry Road, Birmingham (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 279.

Washwood Heath Shirley, Solihull

Distance: 8 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull takes about 25 min via A4040. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 8 mi

1 Depart left onto Fairholme Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Bromford Lane 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Stechford Lane 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight 12 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly left 73 yd
7 Exit roundabout left 2 mi
8 Turn left 20 yd
9 Turn right 86 yd
10 Turn left onto Church Road 40 yd
11 Turn right onto Yew Tree Lane 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Rowlands Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Coventry Road 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Marcot Road 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Wagon Lane 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn left onto Barn Lane 15 yd
18 Turn right onto Richmond Road 1 mi
19 Continue right onto Richmond Road 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Station Drive 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Ulverley Green Road 62 yd
22 Continue straight onto St Bernards Road 1 mi
23 At roundabout, take exit straight onto St Bernards Road 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout left onto Prospect Lane 23 yd
25 Exit roundabout left onto Prospect Lane 1 mi
26 At roundabout, take exit right onto Solihull Road 1 mi
27 Turn left onto Thornyfield Road 86 yd
28 Keep slightly right onto Thornyfield Road 126 yd
29 Arrive right onto Thornyfield Road

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The return trip from Shirley, Solihull to Washwood Heath covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

279 chargers

Birmingham Road, BirminghamBirmingham Road, Birmingham, B71 4JH350 kW
Moto Frankley Southbound ServicesMoto Frankley Southbound Services, B32 4AR350 kW
Coventry Road, BirminghamCoventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3RF300 kW
110 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham110 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham, B10 0BW250 kW
20 Fort Parkway, Birmingham20 Fort Parkway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 9FP180 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Shirley, Solihull → Cheswick Green4 mi · 10 min Shirley, Solihull → Moon's Moat11 mi · 20 min Shirley, Solihull → Smallwood, Worcestershire13 mi · 25 min Shirley, Solihull → Catherine-de-Barnes5 mi · 15 min Shirley, Solihull → Yardley6 mi · 15 min Shirley, Solihull → Hockley Heath6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull?: The distance between Washwood Heath and Shirley, Solihull is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull?: The drive from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull?: The fastest route from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Shirley, Solihull from Washwood Heath?: Shirley, Solihull lies roughly to the south of Washwood Heath.
Are there charging stations between Washwood Heath and Shirley, Solihull?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Washwood Heath to Shirley, Solihull, including Birmingham Road, Birmingham (350 kW); Moto Frankley Southbound Services (350 kW); Coventry Road, Birmingham (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 279.

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