How far is it from Gateshead to Whickham?

The distance between Gateshead and Whickham is 5 mi by road.

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

The drive from Gateshead to Whickham takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Gateshead to Whickham?

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

Which direction is Whickham from Gateshead?

Whickham lies roughly to the west of Gateshead.

Are there charging stations between Gateshead and Whickham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gateshead to Whickham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 371.

Gateshead Whickham

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Gateshead to Whickham takes about 15 min via B6317. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 5 mi

1 Depart left 153 yd
2 Turn right onto Jackson Street 45 yd
3 Turn left onto High West Street 99 yd
4 Turn right onto Regent Street 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Bensham Road 57 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Bensham Road 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Cuthbert Street 1 mi
8 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right 1 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 70 yd
13 Turn slightly left onto Park Terrace 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Dunston Bank 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto Whickham Highway 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Front Street 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Rectory Lane 15 yd
18 Arrive right onto Rectory Lane

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The return trip from Whickham to Gateshead covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Charging points along the way

371 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 destinations close by

Whickham → Newcastle upon Tyne5 mi · 15 min Whickham → Dudley, North Tyneside11 mi · 20 min Whickham → Hall Close Dale14 mi · 20 min Whickham → No Place6 mi · 15 min Whickham → New Kyo8 mi · 20 min Whickham → Fordley11 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Gateshead to Whickham?: The distance between Gateshead and Whickham is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gateshead to Whickham?: The drive from Gateshead to Whickham takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Gateshead to Whickham?: The fastest route from Gateshead to Whickham covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Whickham from Gateshead?: Whickham lies roughly to the west of Gateshead.
Are there charging stations between Gateshead and Whickham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gateshead to Whickham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 371.

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