How far is it from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead?

The distance between Eighton Banks and East Gateshead is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead?

The drive from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead?

The fastest route from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is East Gateshead from Eighton Banks?

East Gateshead lies roughly to the north of Eighton Banks.

Are there charging stations between Eighton Banks and East Gateshead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Eighton Banks to East 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: 419.

Eighton Banks East Gateshead

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead takes about 15 min via B1296. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 5 mi

1 Depart onto Long Bank 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Easedale Gardens 106 yd
3 Turn right onto Springwell Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Old Durham Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Windy Nook Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Coldwell Lane 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Coldwell Street 161 yd
9 Turn left onto Split Crow Road 73 yd
10 Turn right onto Croudace Row 169 yd
11 Turn left onto High Street 123 yd
12 Turn left 120 yd
13 Continue straight onto Felling Gate 1 mi

14 Turn slightly left onto Sunderland Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Churchill Road 100 yd
16 Continue straight onto Old Fold Road 1 mi
17 Continue right onto Old Fold Road 77 yd
18 Continue straight onto Neilson Road 1 mi
19 At end of road, turn left onto Saltmeadows Road 1 mi
20 Arrive onto Saltmeadows Road

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The return trip from East Gateshead to Eighton Banks covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

419 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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East Gateshead → Stella GB8 mi · 20 min East Gateshead → Blaydon Haughs6 mi · 15 min East Gateshead → South Newsham14 mi · 25 min East Gateshead → Hebburn4 mi · 15 min East Gateshead → Campbell Park, South Tyneside5 mi · 15 min East Gateshead → Swalwell6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead?: The distance between Eighton Banks and East Gateshead is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead?: The drive from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead?: The fastest route from Eighton Banks to East Gateshead covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is East Gateshead from Eighton Banks?: East Gateshead lies roughly to the north of Eighton Banks.
Are there charging stations between Eighton Banks and East Gateshead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Eighton Banks to East 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: 419.

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