How far is it from Byker to Gateshead?

The distance between Byker and Gateshead is 3 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Byker to Gateshead?

The drive from Byker to Gateshead takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Byker to Gateshead?

The fastest route from Byker to Gateshead covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Gateshead from Byker?

Gateshead lies roughly to the south-west of Byker.

Are there charging stations between Byker and Gateshead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Byker to 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: 374.

Byker Gateshead

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Byker to Gateshead takes about 10 min via A186. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 3 mi

1 Depart onto Commercial Road 85 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Saint Michael's Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Albion Row 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Walker Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto City Road 1 mi
6 Take ramp slightly left onto City Road 72 yd
7 Continue straight onto Pilgrim Street 150 yd
8 Merge slightly right 1 mi

9 Turn slightly left onto Gateshead Highway 1 mi
10 Turn sharp right onto Eastgate 63 yd
11 Turn left onto High Street 1 mi
12 Turn right 80 yd
13 Arrive left

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The return trip from Gateshead to Byker covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

374 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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Gateshead → West Jesmond4 mi · 10 min Gateshead → Scotswood5 mi · 15 min Gateshead → Whickham5 mi · 15 min Gateshead → Swalwell5 mi · 10 min Gateshead → West Moor7 mi · 15 min Gateshead → Stonelaw Dale11 mi · 25 min

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

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How far is it from Byker to Gateshead?: The distance between Byker and Gateshead is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Byker to Gateshead?: The drive from Byker to Gateshead takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Byker to Gateshead?: The fastest route from Byker to Gateshead covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Gateshead from Byker?: Gateshead lies roughly to the south-west of Byker.
Are there charging stations between Byker and Gateshead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Byker to 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: 374.

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