How far is it from North Close to Esh?

The distance between North Close and Esh is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from North Close to Esh?

The drive from North Close to Esh takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from North Close to Esh?

The fastest route from North Close to Esh covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Esh from North Close?

Esh lies roughly to the north-west of North Close.

Are there charging stations between North Close and Esh?

Yes. You can charge along the route from North Close to Esh, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW); Durham Road, Gateshead (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 161.

North Close Esh

Distance: 13 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from North Close to Esh takes about 20 min via A167. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto North Close Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Vyners Close 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout slightly left 58 yd
4 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight 1 mi
6 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout left 24 yd
8 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
9 Enter rotary slightly left 57 yd
10 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left 42 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight 63 yd
13 Turn slightly left 2 mi

14 Keep slightly left 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout left 42 yd
16 Exit roundabout straight 2 mi
17 Enter rotary straight 10 yd
18 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Lowes Barn Bank 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn left 69 yd
21 At roundabout, take exit right onto Broom Lane 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Front Street 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Durham Road 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Whitehouse Lane 1 mi
25 Turn left 3 mi
26 Continue straight onto Front Street 1 mi
27 Arrive onto Front Street

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The return trip from Esh to North Close covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

161 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW
Durham Road, GatesheadDurham Road, Gateshead, England, NE9 7UB175 kW
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop AucklandSt. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Country Durham, DL14 9AE150 kW
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Esh → Edmondsley6 mi · 15 min Esh → East Hedleyhope6 mi · 10 min Esh → Holmside8 mi · 15 min Esh → Helmington Row10 mi · 20 min Esh → Moorside, County Durham10 mi · 20 min Esh → Great Lumley10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from North Close to Esh?: The distance between North Close and Esh is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from North Close to Esh?: The drive from North Close to Esh takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from North Close to Esh?: The fastest route from North Close to Esh covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Esh from North Close?: Esh lies roughly to the north-west of North Close.
Are there charging stations between North Close and Esh?: Yes. You can charge along the route from North Close to Esh, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW); Durham Road, Gateshead (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 161.

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