How far is it from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring?

The distance between New Town, Sunderland and Houghton-le-Spring is 1 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring?

The drive from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring?

The fastest route from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring covers 1 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Houghton-le-Spring from New Town, Sunderland?

Houghton-le-Spring lies roughly to the west of New Town, Sunderland.

Are there charging stations between New Town, Sunderland and Houghton-le-Spring?

Yes. You can charge along the route from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 225.

New Town, Sunderland Houghton-le-Spring

Distance: 1 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring takes about 5 min via Spring Drive. The distance is 1 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 1 mi

1 Depart onto John Street 151 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Windsor Crescent 33 yd
3 Turn right onto Spring Drive 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Kingsway 41 yd
5 Arrive right onto Kingsway

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The return trip from Houghton-le-Spring to New Town, Sunderland covers roughly the same distance, 1 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

225 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
Durham Road, GatesheadDurham Road, Gateshead, England, NE9 7UB175 kW
West Wear Street, SunderlandWest Wear Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XD175 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Houghton-Le-Spring → High Moorsley5 mi · 10 min Houghton-Le-Spring → Sherburn House8 mi · 15 min Houghton-Le-Spring → Stonebridge, County Durham9 mi · 20 min Houghton-Le-Spring → Seaton, County Durham4 mi · 10 min Houghton-Le-Spring → Easington, County Durham7 mi · 20 min Houghton-Le-Spring → Whitesmocks9 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 New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring?: The distance between New Town, Sunderland and Houghton-le-Spring is 1 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring?: The drive from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring?: The fastest route from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring covers 1 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Houghton-le-Spring from New Town, Sunderland?: Houghton-le-Spring lies roughly to the west of New Town, Sunderland.
Are there charging stations between New Town, Sunderland and Houghton-le-Spring?: Yes. You can charge along the route from New Town, Sunderland to Houghton-le-Spring, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 225.

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