How far is it from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?

The distance between Penrith and Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 106 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?

The drive from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?

The fastest route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) covers 106 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Which direction is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) from Penrith?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) lies roughly to the north-east of Penrith.

Which roads does the route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) follow?

The drive from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) mainly follows A686, A69. The longest single stretch is 56 km on A686.

Which towns do you pass between Penrith and Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?

Towns on the route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) include Lazonby, Alston, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Shotley Bridge.

Where can I camp between Penrith and Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?

Along the route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) you can stop for the night or service your van at Orchard Hideaways, Tyne Willows, Heathergate Country Park.

Penrith Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Distance: 106 kmDrive time: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) takes about 1 h 50 min via A686. The distance is 106 km. The straight-line distance is 80 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Scaws, Midgeholme, Plenmeller, Fourstones, Whickham. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 106 km

1 Depart right onto Brunswick Square 160 m
2 Continue left onto Duke Street 9 m
3 Turn sharp right onto Stricklandgate 95 m
4 Turn left onto Portland Place 128 m
5 Continue straight onto Wordsworth Street 608 m
6 At end of road, turn right onto Beacon Edge 3 km
7 At end of road, turn left 12 km
8 Continue slightly right 45 km
9 At end of road, turn right 20 km
10 Enter rotary straight 93 m
11 Exit rotary slightly left 14 km
12 Take exit slightly left 410 m
13 Enter rotary straight onto Ponteland Road 5 m

14 Exit rotary straight onto Ponteland Road 2 km
15 At end of road, turn right onto Stamfordham Road 342 m
16 Turn left onto Callerton Lane 3 km
17 Enter roundabout left onto Rotary Way 54 m
18 Exit roundabout left onto Rotary Way 2 km
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ponteland Road 69 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ponteland Road 552 m
21 Enter roundabout left onto Ponteland Road 47 m
22 Exit roundabout straight onto Ponteland Road 335 m
23 Enter rotary left 3 m
24 Exit rotary straight 110 m
25 Enter roundabout slightly left 2 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly left 235 m
27 Enter roundabout left 27 m
28 Exit roundabout slightly left 3 km
29 At end of road, turn left 138 m
30 Turn right 3 km
31 Turn sharp left 21 m
32 Arrive

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The return trip from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Penrith covers roughly the same distance, 106 km.

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How far is it from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?: The distance between Penrith and Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 106 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?: The drive from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?: The fastest route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) covers 106 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) from Penrith?: Newcastle International Airport (NCL) lies roughly to the north-east of Penrith.
Which roads does the route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) follow?: The drive from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) mainly follows A686, A69. The longest single stretch is 56 km on A686.
Which towns do you pass between Penrith and Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?: Towns on the route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) include Lazonby, Alston, Haltwhistle, Hexham, Shotley Bridge.
Where can I camp between Penrith and Newcastle International Airport (NCL)?: Along the route from Penrith to Newcastle International Airport (NCL) you can stop for the night or service your van at Orchard Hideaways, Tyne Willows, Heathergate Country Park.

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