How far is it from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge?

The distance between New Town, Sunderland and Rainton Bridge is 2 mi by road.

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

The drive from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge takes approximately 5 min by car.

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

The fastest route from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Rainton Bridge from New Town, Sunderland?

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

Are there charging stations between New Town, Sunderland and Rainton Bridge?

Yes. You can charge along the route from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 227.

New Town, Sunderland Rainton Bridge

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge takes about 5 min via B1260. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 2 mi

1 Depart onto John Street 74 yd
2 Turn left onto Kirklea Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Queensway 105 yd
4 Turn left onto Dunkirk Avenue 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Gillas Lane 1 mi
6 Arrive onto Durham Road

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The return trip from Rainton Bridge to New Town, Sunderland covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Charging points along the way

227 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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Rainton Bridge → Gilesgate6 mi · 10 min Rainton Bridge → Blackfell8 mi · 15 min Rainton Bridge → Witton Gilbert10 mi · 20 min Rainton Bridge → Teesside International Airport (MME)28 mi · 40 min Rainton Bridge → Chester-le-Street6 mi · 10 min Rainton Bridge → New Silksworth6 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge?: The distance between New Town, Sunderland and Rainton Bridge is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge?: The drive from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge?: The fastest route from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Rainton Bridge from New Town, Sunderland?: Rainton Bridge lies roughly to the south-west of New Town, Sunderland.
Are there charging stations between New Town, Sunderland and Rainton Bridge?: Yes. You can charge along the route from New Town, Sunderland to Rainton Bridge, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 227.

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