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About the M5
Approximate length162.9 miles
RouteBirmingham – Exeter
Northeastern endWest Bromwich, M6
Southwestern endExminster, Exeter
Major areasBirmingham, Worcester, Gloucester, Bristol, Taunton, Exeter
Key connectionsM6, M42, M50, M4, M49
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M5 services
Motorway services guide →Selected service areas from operator listings. Check the operator for current facilities, access and opening times.
How busy is the M5?
2025 annual average150,612vehicles a day
J6 to J5 · Worcestershire
15,176 HGVs a day · 10.1% of traffic
Busiest published count location · both directionsM5 route and junction details
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- Connects M42
- M5 northbound → M42
- Connects M50
Almondsbury Interchange (M4 J20)
- Connects M4
- Connects M49
- M5 northbound exit J18A → M49 northbound
- J18A distributor road → M49 northbound
- Connects A30, A38
- M5 southbound beyond J31 exit → A38 westbound
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