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Practice routes around Letchworth driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Letchworth has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 11.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes (7.9–13.9 miles, 25–49 minutes). Expect about 11.3 roundabouts per route, more than 86% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (62%), and the roads used most are Jackmans Place and Baldock Road.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Letchworth test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Letchworth

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Jackmans Place10 of 10
• Baldock Road10 of 10
• Pixmore Avenue9 of 10
• Birds Hill8 of 10
• Norton Way South8 of 10
• Broadway7 of 10
• Letchworth Gate7 of 10
• Pixmore Way7 of 10

Speed limits on the Letchworth routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph4%
• 30 mph62%
• 40 mph16%
• 50 mph2%
• 60 mph15%

What to practise for Letchworth

• Roundabout-heavy. 11.3 roundabouts per route, more than 86% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Faster roads too: 17% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (62%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 31 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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