How far is it from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill?

The distance between Gilesgate and Wheatley Hill is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill?

The drive from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill?

The fastest route from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Wheatley Hill from Gilesgate?

Wheatley Hill lies roughly to the east of Gilesgate.

Are there charging stations between Gilesgate and Wheatley Hill?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

Gilesgate Wheatley Hill

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill takes about 15 min via A181. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 8 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 44 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight 4 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 32 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Cemetery Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Woodlands Avenue 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto Front Street 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Church Park 98 yd
19 Arrive left onto Church Park

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The return trip from Wheatley Hill to Gilesgate covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

167 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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Wheatley Hill → Haswell Plough4 mi · 10 min Wheatley Hill → Mount Pleasant, County Durham12 mi · 20 min Wheatley Hill → Castle Eden4 mi · 10 min Wheatley Hill → Station Town4 mi · 10 min Wheatley Hill → Trimdon Grange4 mi · 10 min Wheatley Hill → Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees17 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill?: The distance between Gilesgate and Wheatley Hill is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill?: The drive from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill?: The fastest route from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Wheatley Hill from Gilesgate?: Wheatley Hill lies roughly to the east of Gilesgate.
Are there charging stations between Gilesgate and Wheatley Hill?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gilesgate to Wheatley Hill, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 167.

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