How far is it from Gilesgate to Mainsforth?

The distance between Gilesgate and Mainsforth is 10 mi by road.

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

The drive from Gilesgate to Mainsforth takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Gilesgate to Mainsforth?

The fastest route from Gilesgate to Mainsforth covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Mainsforth from Gilesgate?

Mainsforth lies roughly to the south of Gilesgate.

Are there charging stations between Gilesgate and Mainsforth?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilesgate to Mainsforth, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 185.

Gilesgate Mainsforth

Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Gilesgate to Mainsforth takes about 20 min via A688. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 10 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 left onto Sunderland Road 23 yd
6 Turn right onto Young Street 100 yd
7 Turn left onto Sherburn Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Front Street 1 mi
9 Turn slightly right 76 yd
10 Turn right 2 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left 78 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 49 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
15 Enter roundabout left 79 yd
16 Exit roundabout straight 152 yd
17 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
18 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
19 Enter rotary slightly left 13 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
21 Enter rotary slightly left 6 yd
22 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout slightly left 19 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
25 Turn right onto Thinford Road 1 mi
26 Turn left 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout left 47 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout left 65 yd
30 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
31 Continue straight 1 mi
32 Turn left onto Mainsforth Road 12 yd
33 Turn right 1 mi
34 Turn right 2 yd
35 Arrive

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The return trip from Mainsforth to Gilesgate covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Charging points along the way

185 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
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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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Mainsforth → Harrowgate Hill12 mi · 20 min Mainsforth → East Howle4 mi · 10 min Mainsforth → Sedgefield GB5 mi · 10 min Mainsforth → Norton, Stockton-on-Tees5 mi · 10 min Mainsforth → Kirk Merrington5 mi · 10 min Mainsforth → Howlish8 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 Mainsforth?: The distance between Gilesgate and Mainsforth is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gilesgate to Mainsforth?: The drive from Gilesgate to Mainsforth takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Gilesgate to Mainsforth?: The fastest route from Gilesgate to Mainsforth covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Mainsforth from Gilesgate?: Mainsforth lies roughly to the south of Gilesgate.
Are there charging stations between Gilesgate and Mainsforth?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilesgate to Mainsforth, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 185.

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