How far is it from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks?

The distance between New Town, Sunderland and Merryoaks is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks?

The drive from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks?

The fastest route from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Merryoaks from New Town, Sunderland?

Merryoaks lies roughly to the south-west of New Town, Sunderland.

Are there charging stations between New Town, Sunderland and Merryoaks?

Yes. You can charge along the route from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); Old Durham Road, Gateshead (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 277.

New Town, Sunderland Merryoaks

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks takes about 15 min via A690. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 9 mi

1 Depart onto John Street 124 yd
2 At end of road, turn left onto Seaham Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Market Place 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Lake Road 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight 2 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight 41 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly right 4 mi
10 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
11 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left onto Leazes Road 68 yd
13 Exit rotary straight onto Leazes Road 1 mi

14 Enter rotary straight onto Leazes Bowl 28 yd
15 Exit rotary straight onto Leazes Bowl 32 yd
16 Continue straight onto Leazes Road 1 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly left onto Milburngate 4 yd
18 Exit rotary left onto Milburngate 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Crossgate 1 mi
20 Continue straight 1 mi
21 Keep slightly left onto Darlington Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Elvet Moor 1 mi
23 Turn right 44 yd
24 Arrive

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The return trip from Merryoaks to New Town, Sunderland covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

277 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
Old Durham Road, GatesheadOld Durham Road, Gateshead, England, NE8 4BL300 kW
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW
Durham Road, GatesheadDurham Road, Gateshead, England, NE9 7UB175 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Merryoaks → Page Bank6 mi · 15 min Merryoaks → Waterhouses, County Durham6 mi · 15 min Merryoaks → South Church11 mi · 15 min Merryoaks → Teesside International Airport (MME)24 mi · 40 min Merryoaks → Bowburn5 mi · 10 min Merryoaks → Tan Hills5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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How far is it from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks?: The distance between New Town, Sunderland and Merryoaks is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks?: The drive from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks?: The fastest route from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Merryoaks from New Town, Sunderland?: Merryoaks lies roughly to the south-west of New Town, Sunderland.
Are there charging stations between New Town, Sunderland and Merryoaks?: Yes. You can charge along the route from New Town, Sunderland to Merryoaks, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); Old Durham Road, Gateshead (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 277.

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