How far is it from Widnes to Runcorn?

The distance between Widnes and Runcorn is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Widnes to Runcorn?

The drive from Widnes to Runcorn takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Widnes to Runcorn?

The fastest route from Widnes to Runcorn covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Runcorn from Widnes?

Runcorn lies roughly to the south of Widnes.

Are there charging stations between Widnes and Runcorn?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Widnes to Runcorn, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 324.

Widnes Runcorn

Distance: 2 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Widnes to Runcorn takes about 10 min via A557. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions8 · 2 mi

1 Depart right onto Kingsway Roundabout 159 yd
2 Exit rotary straight onto Victoria Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Waterloo Road 1 mi
4 Turn straight onto Queensway 1 mi
5 Enter rotary left onto Devonshire Place 12 yd
6 Exit rotary slightly left onto Devonshire Place 97 yd
7 Turn right onto High Street 1 mi
8 Arrive onto High Street

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The return trip from Runcorn to Widnes covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

324 chargers

1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool, L24 1UX350 kW
M56 Junction 14, ChesterM56 Junction 14, Chester, CH2 4QZ350 kW
Roadchef Chester ServicesRoadchef Chester Services, CH2 4QZ350 kW
Galway Crescent, St HelensGalway Crescent, St Helens, England, WA11 0GR300 kW
Coppice Lane, Tarbock GreenCoppice Lane, Tarbock Green, L35 1QT175 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Runcorn → Manchester Airport (MAN)22 mi · 30 min Runcorn → Moss Bank, Halton4 mi · 10 min Runcorn → Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)9 mi · 20 min Runcorn → Woodlands, Liverpool9 mi · 15 min Runcorn → Palace Fields4 mi · 10 min Runcorn → Farnworth, Halton5 mi · 10 min

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

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How far is it from Widnes to Runcorn?: The distance between Widnes and Runcorn is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Widnes to Runcorn?: The drive from Widnes to Runcorn takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Widnes to Runcorn?: The fastest route from Widnes to Runcorn covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Runcorn from Widnes?: Runcorn lies roughly to the south of Widnes.
Are there charging stations between Widnes and Runcorn?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Widnes to Runcorn, including 1a Speke Hall Ave, Liverpool (350 kW); M56 Junction 14, Chester (350 kW); Roadchef Chester Services (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 324.

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