M 62 is a prominent motorway in the United Kingdom, connecting Liverpool and Hull. It spans approximately 107 miles and serves as a vital transport route for both passenger and freight traffic across the northern regions of England. The motorway was opened in stages between 1971 and 1976, facilitating easier access to major cities and industrial areas. M 62 is notable for crossing the Pennines, a mountain range that separates northern England, and includes the highest point of any motorway in the UK.