How far is it from Cowgate to Benton Square?

The distance between Cowgate and Benton Square is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cowgate to Benton Square?

The drive from Cowgate to Benton Square takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Cowgate to Benton Square?

The fastest route from Cowgate to Benton Square covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Benton Square from Cowgate?

Benton Square lies roughly to the east of Cowgate.

Are there charging stations between Cowgate and Benton Square?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Cowgate to Benton Square, 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.

Cowgate Benton Square

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Cowgate to Benton Square takes about 15 min via A1058. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Eastern Way 76 yd
2 Enter rotary left onto Ponteland Road 15 yd
3 Exit rotary straight onto Ponteland Road 3 mi
4 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
5 Continue straight 3 mi
6 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
7 Enter rotary left onto Station Road 23 yd
8 Exit rotary left onto Station Road 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout straight onto Station Road 15 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Station Road 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout left onto Station Road 22 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Station Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Whitley Road 49 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Whitley Road 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Whitley Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout left onto Whitley Road 27 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Whitley Road 1 mi
18 Arrive onto Whitley Road 0 yd

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The return trip from Benton Square to Cowgate 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 routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Benton Square → Walker Gate5 mi · 10 min Benton Square → Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne5 mi · 15 min Benton Square → Newcastle upon Tyne7 mi · 15 min Benton Square → Parkside Dale7 mi · 15 min Benton Square → Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne8 mi · 20 min Benton Square → The Boldons8 mi · 15 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 Cowgate to Benton Square?: The distance between Cowgate and Benton Square is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cowgate to Benton Square?: The drive from Cowgate to Benton Square takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Cowgate to Benton Square?: The fastest route from Cowgate to Benton Square covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Benton Square from Cowgate?: Benton Square lies roughly to the east of Cowgate.
Are there charging stations between Cowgate and Benton Square?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Cowgate to Benton Square, 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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