M1
J5
M1 Junction 5
M1 Junction 5 lies on the eastern edge of Watford and provides the connection to the A41. Drivers heading north will reach Junction 6 in 2.6 miles, and those heading south will meet Junction 4 after 3.9 miles. The closest services on the M1 itself are London Gateway, approximately 5.1 miles away.
From the junction it is about 1.6 miles south-west to the town centre. The next sizeable centre is Bushey, 1.9 miles south. There are 110 places to eat and drink, 20 pubs, 5 EV charging points, 4 supermarkets, 4 green spaces and 1 fuel station within two miles of the junction.
A proper stop rather than a quick one: fuel, food and charging are all close by, with Tudor Café the nearest, 0.7 miles off.
Next junction (north)
J6 · 2.6 mi
Next junction (south)
J4 · 3.9 mi
Nearest services
London Gateway · 5.1 mi
Connecting roads
A41
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Fuel near Junction 5 of the M1
Tesco
EV Chargers near Junction 5 of the M1
Smart Charge
Pod Point
Pod Point
B&Q Car Park
Unnamed
Food & Drink near Junction 5 of the M1
Tudor Café
Tudor Fish & Grill
Meriden Fish Bar & Charcoal Grill
WRFC Bar & Coffee House
Chiqizza Watford
Supermarkets near Junction 5 of the M1
Co-op Food
Unnamed
M&S Simply Food
Aldi
Pubs near Junction 5 of the M1
Cother Arms
Unnamed
Dunnings Bar
The Prince George
The Estcourt Tavern
Outdoor near Junction 5 of the M1
Meriden Park
Garston Park
Callowland Recreation Ground
Harebreaks Recreation Ground