How far is it from Bensham to Pennywell?

The distance between Bensham and Pennywell is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bensham to Pennywell?

The drive from Bensham to Pennywell takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Bensham to Pennywell?

The fastest route from Bensham to Pennywell covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Pennywell from Bensham?

Pennywell lies roughly to the south-east of Bensham.

Are there charging stations between Bensham and Pennywell?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bensham to Pennywell, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 442.

Bensham Pennywell

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Bensham to Pennywell takes about 20 min via A1231. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 12 mi

1 Depart onto Kyle Road 3 yd
2 Turn right onto Lobley Hill Road 1 mi
3 Continue slightly left onto Lobley Hill Road 45 yd
4 Keep slightly left onto Kingsway North 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout left onto Kingsway South 61 yd
6 Exit roundabout left onto Kingsway South 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Kingsway South 12 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Kingsway South 1 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly left 57 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right 2 mi
12 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Sunderland Highway 1 mi

14 Enter rotary straight onto Sunderland Highway 170 yd
15 Exit rotary straight onto Sunderland Highway 4 mi
16 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
17 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
18 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
19 Enter rotary slightly left onto Chester Road 24 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly left onto Chester Road 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout straight 48 yd
22 Exit roundabout left 92 yd
23 Continue straight 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Hylton Road 1 mi
25 Arrive onto Hylton Road 0 yd

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The return trip from Pennywell to Bensham covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

442 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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Popular destinations close by

Pennywell → South Bents6 mi · 15 min Pennywell → Brockley Whins8 mi · 15 min Pennywell → Barley Mow8 mi · 15 min Pennywell → Ouston, County Durham10 mi · 20 min Pennywell → Walkerville, Newcastle upon Tyne13 mi · 25 min Pennywell → Monkseaton15 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 August 2026.

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How far is it from Bensham to Pennywell?: The distance between Bensham and Pennywell is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bensham to Pennywell?: The drive from Bensham to Pennywell takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Bensham to Pennywell?: The fastest route from Bensham to Pennywell covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Pennywell from Bensham?: Pennywell lies roughly to the south-east of Bensham.
Are there charging stations between Bensham and Pennywell?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bensham to Pennywell, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 442.

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