How far is it from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall?

The distance between Waterside, Lancashire and Rawtenstall is 19 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall?

The drive from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall?

The fastest route from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Rawtenstall from Waterside, Lancashire?

Rawtenstall lies roughly to the south-west of Waterside, Lancashire.

Are there charging stations between Waterside, Lancashire and Rawtenstall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW); Barracks Road, Burnley (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 157.

Waterside, Lancashire Rawtenstall

Distance: 19 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall takes about 25 min via M65. The distance is 19 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 19 mi

1 Depart onto Midgley Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Craddock Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Albert Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Queen Street 170 yd
5 Continue straight onto Crown Way 133 yd
6 Turn left onto Vivary Way 1 mi
7 Enter rotary slightly left 131 yd
8 Exit rotary slightly left 9 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 75 yd
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Accrington Bypass 10 yd
12 Exit rotary straight onto Accrington Bypass 5 mi
13 Enter rotary straight onto Haslingden Bypass 79 yd

14 Exit rotary straight onto Haslingden Bypass 3 mi
15 Take exit slightly left onto Edenfield Interchange 1 mi
16 Enter rotary left onto Haslingden Road 40 yd
17 Exit rotary straight onto Haslingden Road 2 mi
18 Enter rotary slightly left onto Queen's Square 154 yd
19 Exit rotary straight onto Queen's Square 55 yd
20 Continue straight onto Bacup Road 1 mi
21 Turn right 10 yd
22 Turn left 33 yd
23 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Rawtenstall to Waterside, Lancashire covers roughly the same distance, 19 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

157 chargers

Blackburn with Darwen Services, DarwenBlackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen, BB3 0AT350 kW
New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge RoadNew Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6HR300 kW
Barracks Road, BurnleyBarracks Road, Burnley, England175 kW
Frontier Avenue, BlackburnFrontier Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 3AL175 kW
Eg Stubbins Lane, RamsbottomEg Stubbins Lane, Ramsbottom, BL0 0PP150 kW

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How far is it from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall?: The distance between Waterside, Lancashire and Rawtenstall is 19 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall?: The drive from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall?: The fastest route from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall covers 19 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Rawtenstall from Waterside, Lancashire?: Rawtenstall lies roughly to the south-west of Waterside, Lancashire.
Are there charging stations between Waterside, Lancashire and Rawtenstall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterside, Lancashire to Rawtenstall, including Blackburn with Darwen Services, Darwen (350 kW); New Hall Hey Retail Park, Swanney Lodge Road (300 kW); Barracks Road, Burnley (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 157.

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