How far is it from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw?

The distance between Kirk Merrington and Oakenshaw is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw?

The drive from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw?

The fastest route from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Oakenshaw from Kirk Merrington?

Oakenshaw lies roughly to the north-west of Kirk Merrington.

Are there charging stations between Kirk Merrington and Oakenshaw?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw, including St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland (150 kW); Roadchef Durham Services (140 kW); McDonald's, Aycliffe Village (100 kW). Charging points on this route: 114.

Kirk Merrington Oakenshaw

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw takes about 20 min via Whitworth Lane. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 7 mi

1 Depart 83 yd
2 Turn slightly left onto Merrington Road 21 yd
3 Turn right onto West View 1 mi
4 Turn left onto North Close Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rock Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto West Terrace 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn right onto Grayson Road 9 yd
8 Turn left onto Whitworth Road 2 mi

9 Continue straight onto Stanner's Lane 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Whitworth Lane 2 mi
11 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Stockley Lane 2 mi
13 Turn left onto Reed Avenue 1 mi
14 Arrive onto Reed Avenue

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The return trip from Oakenshaw to Kirk Merrington covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

114 chargers

St. Helen Auckland, Bishop AucklandSt. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Country Durham, DL14 9AE150 kW
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW
McDonald's, Aycliffe VillageMcDonald's, Aycliffe Village, England, DL1 3NL100 kW
3 Finchale Road, Durham3 Finchale Road, Durham, DH1 5JW50 kW
71 Frederick Street North, Meadowfield71 Frederick Street North, Meadowfield, DH7 8ND50 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Oakenshaw, County Durham → Tow Law6 mi · 15 min Oakenshaw, County Durham → Byers Green4 mi · 15 min Oakenshaw, County Durham → Meadowfield5 mi · 10 min Oakenshaw, County Durham → Langley Moor5 mi · 10 min Oakenshaw, County Durham → Lowe's Barn6 mi · 15 min Oakenshaw, County Durham → Spennymoor7 mi · 15 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 Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw?: The distance between Kirk Merrington and Oakenshaw is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw?: The drive from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw?: The fastest route from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Oakenshaw from Kirk Merrington?: Oakenshaw lies roughly to the north-west of Kirk Merrington.
Are there charging stations between Kirk Merrington and Oakenshaw?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirk Merrington to Oakenshaw, including St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland (150 kW); Roadchef Durham Services (140 kW); McDonald's, Aycliffe Village (100 kW). Charging points on this route: 114.

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