How far is it from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham?

The distance between Birtley, Gateshead and The Middles, County Durham is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham?

The drive from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham?

The fastest route from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is The Middles, County Durham from Birtley, Gateshead?

The Middles, County Durham lies roughly to the west of Birtley, Gateshead.

Are there charging stations between Birtley, Gateshead and The Middles, County Durham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 387.

Birtley, Gateshead The Middles, County Durham

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham takes about 15 min via A693. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 8 mi

1 Depart straight onto Sandray Close 73 yd
2 Continue right onto Sandray Close 139 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto The Drive 120 yd
4 At end of road, turn right 31 yd
5 Turn left 52 yd
6 Turn right onto Vigo Lane 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn left onto Durham Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto North Road 1 mi
9 Enter rotary left 73 yd
10 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout straight 45 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 87 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout left 54 yd
16 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Green's Bank 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Newbridge Banks 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Bluehouse Bank 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Craghead Lane 2 mi
22 Turn right onto Middles Road 1 mi
23 Arrive

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The return trip from The Middles, County Durham to Birtley, Gateshead covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

387 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

The Middles, County Durham → Harraton8 mi · 20 min The Middles, County Durham → Crookgate Bank5 mi · 10 min The Middles, County Durham → Waldridge4 mi · 10 min The Middles, County Durham → Leazes6 mi · 15 min The Middles, County Durham → Ayton, Sunderland8 mi · 15 min The Middles, County Durham → Carrville12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham?: The distance between Birtley, Gateshead and The Middles, County Durham is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham?: The drive from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham?: The fastest route from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is The Middles, County Durham from Birtley, Gateshead?: The Middles, County Durham lies roughly to the west of Birtley, Gateshead.
Are there charging stations between Birtley, Gateshead and The Middles, County Durham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Birtley, Gateshead to The Middles, County Durham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 387.

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