How far is it from Byker to Gateshead?

The distance between Byker and Gateshead is 4 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Byker to Gateshead?

The drive from Byker to Gateshead takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Byker to Gateshead?

The fastest route from Byker to Gateshead covers 4 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Gateshead from Byker?

Gateshead lies roughly to the south-west of Byker.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Byker and Gateshead?

Along the route from Byker to Gateshead you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Esso (24/7), Shell Redheugh Bridge (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Byker and Gateshead?

On the route from Byker to Gateshead you can take a break at Grainger Town multi-storey, Tesco Extra toilets.

Byker Gateshead

Distance: 4 kmDrive time: 10 min

Driving from Byker to Gateshead takes about 10 min via A186. The distance is 4 km. The straight-line distance is 2 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 4 km

1 Depart onto Commercial Road 78 m
2 Continue slightly right onto Saint Michael's Road 373 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Albion Row 165 m
4 Turn right onto Walker Road 245 m
5 Continue straight onto City Road 2 km
6 Take ramp slightly left onto City Road 65 m
7 Continue straight onto Pilgrim Street 137 m
8 Merge slightly right 513 m

9 Turn slightly left onto Gateshead Highway 222 m
10 Turn sharp right onto Eastgate 58 m
11 Turn left onto High Street 237 m
12 Turn right 73 m
13 Arrive left

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The return trip from Gateshead to Byker covers roughly the same distance, 4 km.

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How far is it from Byker to Gateshead?: The distance between Byker and Gateshead is 4 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Byker to Gateshead?: The drive from Byker to Gateshead takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Byker to Gateshead?: The fastest route from Byker to Gateshead covers 4 km with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Gateshead from Byker?: Gateshead lies roughly to the south-west of Byker.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Byker and Gateshead?: Along the route from Byker to Gateshead you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Esso (24/7), Shell Redheugh Bridge (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Byker and Gateshead?: On the route from Byker to Gateshead you can take a break at Grainger Town multi-storey, Tesco Extra toilets.

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