The road measures 19.26 miles long and would take a car obeying speed limits 25 minutes to travel its length.
The A556 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 Kelsall, Delamere, Oakmere, Cuddington, Sandiway, Hartford, Davenham, NORTHWICH, Rudheath, Lostock Green, Lostock Gralam, Plumley, Tabley, Mere, Over Tabley, Millington, Bucklow Hill, and Rostherne.
The road is located entirely within Cheshire.