How far is it from Binchester to Old Durham?

The distance between Binchester and Old Durham is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Binchester to Old Durham?

The drive from Binchester to Old Durham takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Binchester to Old Durham?

The fastest route from Binchester to Old Durham covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Old Durham from Binchester?

Old Durham lies roughly to the north-east of Binchester.

Are there charging stations between Binchester and Old Durham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Binchester to Old Durham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 161.

Binchester Old Durham

Distance: 13 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Binchester to Old Durham takes about 20 min via A688. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 13 mi

1 Depart left onto Long Lane 1 mi
2 Turn left 34 yd
3 Merge slightly right 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight 35 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
6 Enter roundabout slightly left 149 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout left 1 mi
9 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout left 24 yd
11 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left 121 yd
13 Exit rotary slightly left 2 mi

14 Enter roundabout straight 14 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
16 Enter rotary slightly left 65 yd
17 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
18 Enter rotary straight 74 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
20 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
21 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout straight 7 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
24 Enter roundabout left 29 yd
25 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
26 Enter roundabout left 6 yd
27 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
28 Turn right 1 mi
29 Turn left 1 mi
30 Turn left onto Bent House Lane 1 mi
31 Continue right 1 mi
32 Turn right 49 yd
33 Arrive

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The return trip from Old Durham to Binchester covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

161 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
19 Parsons Road, Washington19 Parsons Road, Washington, England, NE37 1EZ300 kW
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop AucklandSt. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Country Durham, DL14 9AE150 kW
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW

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Old Durham → North Close11 mi · 20 min Old Durham → Middlestone12 mi · 20 min Old Durham → Donwell14 mi · 20 min Old Durham → Leam Lane15 mi · 25 min Old Durham → Shincliffe4 mi · 10 min Old Durham → Crossgate Moor4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Binchester to Old Durham?: The distance between Binchester and Old Durham is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Binchester to Old Durham?: The drive from Binchester to Old Durham takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Binchester to Old Durham?: The fastest route from Binchester to Old Durham covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Old Durham from Binchester?: Old Durham lies roughly to the north-east of Binchester.
Are there charging stations between Binchester and Old Durham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Binchester to Old Durham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 161.

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