How far is it from Bowburn to Peterlee?

The distance between Bowburn and Peterlee is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bowburn to Peterlee?

The drive from Bowburn to Peterlee takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Bowburn to Peterlee?

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

Which direction is Peterlee from Bowburn?

Peterlee lies roughly to the east of Bowburn.

Are there charging stations between Bowburn and Peterlee?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bowburn to Peterlee, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 16 Brenda Road, Hartlepool (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 171.

Bowburn Peterlee

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Bowburn to Peterlee takes about 20 min via A181. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 12 mi

1 Depart right onto William Street 130 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Prince Charles Avenue 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Philip Avenue 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Robert Terrace 72 yd
5 At end of road, turn right onto Henry Avenue 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Grange Park Crescent 129 yd
7 Continue straight 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 3 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 2 mi
10 Enter roundabout left 80 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight 4 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly left 32 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight 3 mi

14 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
15 Merge slightly right 2 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Enter rotary straight onto Burnhope Way 1 mi
18 Exit rotary slightly left onto Burnhope Way 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout straight onto Burnhope Way 7 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Burnhope Way 1 mi
21 Arrive left onto Burnhope Way

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The return trip from Peterlee to Bowburn covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

171 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
16 Brenda Road, Hartlepool16 Brenda Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ300 kW
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW
Campanile Hotel, WashingtonCampanile Hotel, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1LE120 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Peterlee → The Sands, County Durham13 mi · 20 min Peterlee → Old Thornley6 mi · 10 min Peterlee → Sourmilk Hill11 mi · 15 min Peterlee → Brierton12 mi · 20 min Peterlee → The Boldons16 mi · 25 min Peterlee → Bradbury GB18 mi · 25 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 Bowburn to Peterlee?: The distance between Bowburn and Peterlee is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bowburn to Peterlee?: The drive from Bowburn to Peterlee takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Bowburn to Peterlee?: The fastest route from Bowburn to Peterlee covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Peterlee from Bowburn?: Peterlee lies roughly to the east of Bowburn.
Are there charging stations between Bowburn and Peterlee?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bowburn to Peterlee, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 16 Brenda Road, Hartlepool (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 171.

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