How far is it from Esh to North Close?

The distance between Esh and North Close is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Esh to North Close?

The drive from Esh to North Close takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Esh to North Close?

The fastest route from Esh to North Close covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is North Close from Esh?

North Close lies roughly to the south-east of Esh.

Are there charging stations between Esh and North Close?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Esh to North Close, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW); Durham Road, Gateshead (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 161.

Esh North Close

Distance: 13 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Esh to North Close takes about 20 min via A167. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto Front Street 1 mi
2 Continue straight 3 mi
3 Continue straight 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Whitehouse Lane 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Durham Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Front Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Broom Lane 1 mi
8 At roundabout, take exit left onto Neville's Cross Bank 90 yd
9 Turn right onto Lowes Barn Bank 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Elvet Moor 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Douglas Gardens 1 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left 35 yd
13 Exit rotary straight 2 mi

14 Enter roundabout left 35 yd
15 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left 2 mi
17 Enter roundabout left 33 yd
18 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
19 Enter rotary left 104 yd
20 Exit rotary left 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout straight 7 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Vyners Close 21 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Vyners Close 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout straight onto Vyners Close 54 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Vyners Close 1 mi
27 Turn right onto North Close Road 1 mi
28 Arrive onto North Close Road

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The return trip from North Close to Esh covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

161 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW
Durham Road, GatesheadDurham Road, Gateshead, England, NE9 7UB175 kW
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop AucklandSt. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Country Durham, DL14 9AE150 kW
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW

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North Close → Brafferton, Darlington10 mi · 20 min North Close → St Helen Auckland7 mi · 15 min North Close → Harrowgate Hill12 mi · 20 min North Close → Sunniside, Sunderland16 mi · 25 min North Close → Eldon5 mi · 10 min North Close → Croxdale5 mi · 10 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 Esh to North Close?: The distance between Esh and North Close is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Esh to North Close?: The drive from Esh to North Close takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Esh to North Close?: The fastest route from Esh to North Close covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is North Close from Esh?: North Close lies roughly to the south-east of Esh.
Are there charging stations between Esh and North Close?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Esh to North Close, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW); Durham Road, Gateshead (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 161.

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