How far is it from Gilesgate to Durham?

The distance between Gilesgate and Durham is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gilesgate to Durham?

The drive from Gilesgate to Durham takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Gilesgate to Durham?

The fastest route from Gilesgate to Durham covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Durham from Gilesgate?

Durham lies roughly to the west of Gilesgate.

Are there charging stations between Gilesgate and Durham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilesgate to Durham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 146.

Gilesgate Durham

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Gilesgate to Durham takes about 5 min via A690. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 2 mi

1 Depart onto Back Wynyard Grove 167 yd
2 Turn right onto McNally Place 42 yd
3 Turn right onto Wakenshaw Road 145 yd
4 Turn right onto Churchill Avenue 122 yd
5 Turn right onto Sunderland Road 151 yd
6 Continue straight onto Gilesgate 1 mi
7 Enter rotary slightly left onto Leazes Road 19 yd
8 Exit rotary straight onto Leazes Road 1 mi

9 Enter rotary straight 28 yd
10 Exit rotary straight 171 yd
11 At end of road, turn left onto Saddler Street 92 yd
12 Arrive right onto Saddler Street

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The return trip from Durham to Gilesgate covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

146 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
19 Parsons Road, Washington19 Parsons Road, Washington, England, NE37 1EZ300 kW
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW
Campanile Hotel, WashingtonCampanile Hotel, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1LE120 kW

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Durham → Woodham, County Durham11 mi · 20 min Durham → Leasingthorne10 mi · 20 min Durham → Teesside International Airport (MME)27 mi · 40 min Durham → Chester Moor6 mi · 10 min Durham → Esh6 mi · 15 min Durham → Cassop7 mi · 15 min

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

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How far is it from Gilesgate to Durham?: The distance between Gilesgate and Durham is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gilesgate to Durham?: The drive from Gilesgate to Durham takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Gilesgate to Durham?: The fastest route from Gilesgate to Durham covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Durham from Gilesgate?: Durham lies roughly to the west of Gilesgate.
Are there charging stations between Gilesgate and Durham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilesgate to Durham, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 146.

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