The road measures 8.38 miles long and would take a car obeying speed limits 17 minutes to travel its length.
The A5209 is a A Road and is located in the Zone 5 Highways Region.
This is a true long-distance route, journeying through numerous towns like Burscough, Lathom, Newburgh, Dalton, Parbold, Appley Bridge, Standish, and Wrightington.
The road connects Lancashire and Greater Manchester.