How far is it from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead?

The distance between Ayton, Sunderland and Birtley, Gateshead is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead?

The drive from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead?

The fastest route from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Birtley, Gateshead from Ayton, Sunderland?

Birtley, Gateshead lies roughly to the south-west of Ayton, Sunderland.

Are there charging stations between Ayton, Sunderland and Birtley, Gateshead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 414.

Ayton, Sunderland Birtley, Gateshead

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead takes about 5 min via Emerson Road. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 2 mi

1 Depart onto Crowther Road 6 yd
2 Continue straight onto Emerson Road 1 mi
3 Enter rotary left onto Birtley Road 109 yd
4 Exit rotary slightly left onto Birtley Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Vigo Lane 1 mi
6 Turn right 52 yd
7 Turn right 31 yd
8 Turn left onto The Drive 120 yd

9 Turn right 139 yd
10 Continue left onto Sandray Close 73 yd
11 Arrive straight onto Sandray Close

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The return trip from Birtley, Gateshead to Ayton, Sunderland covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

414 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
Pinetree Way, GatesheadPinetree Way, Gateshead, NE11 9XU350 kW
19 Parsons Road, Washington19 Parsons Road, Washington, England, NE37 1EZ300 kW
Lobley Hill Road, GatesheadLobley Hill Road, Gateshead, England, NE11 0UH300 kW
Old Durham Road, GatesheadOld Durham Road, Gateshead, England, NE8 4BL300 kW

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Birtley, Gateshead → Marley Pots9 mi · 15 min Birtley, Gateshead → Donwell5 mi · 10 min Birtley, Gateshead → Kip Hill7 mi · 15 min Birtley, Gateshead → The Middles, County Durham8 mi · 15 min Birtley, Gateshead → Washington, Sunderland4 mi · 10 min Birtley, Gateshead → Springwell, Sunderland4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead?: The distance between Ayton, Sunderland and Birtley, Gateshead is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead?: The drive from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead?: The fastest route from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Birtley, Gateshead from Ayton, Sunderland?: Birtley, Gateshead lies roughly to the south-west of Ayton, Sunderland.
Are there charging stations between Ayton, Sunderland and Birtley, Gateshead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ayton, Sunderland to Birtley, Gateshead, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 414.

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