M1 Junction 8

Junction 8 of the M1 is found on the eastern side of Hemel Hempstead, and serves as the motorway's link to the A414. The next junction northbound is Junction 9, 4.4 miles further on, while southbound traffic reaches Junction 7 after 1 mile. The closest services on the M1 itself are London Gateway, approximately 11.5 miles away.

Hemel Hempstead town centre sits 2.4 miles west of the junction, just off the M1. The next sizeable centre is St Albans, 3.4 miles east. There are 19 places to eat and drink, 4 fuel stations, 4 EV charging points, 4 pubs and 2 supermarkets within two miles of the junction.

Worth knowing if you are running low: BP is 0.5 miles off, with EV charging on the same forecourt.

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