How far is it from Old Fold to Benton Square?

The distance between Old Fold and Benton Square is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Old Fold to Benton Square?

The drive from Old Fold to Benton Square takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Old Fold to Benton Square?

The fastest route from Old Fold to Benton Square covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Benton Square from Old Fold?

Benton Square lies roughly to the north of Old Fold.

Are there charging stations between Old Fold and Benton Square?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Old Fold to Benton Square, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 405.

Old Fold Benton Square

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Old Fold to Benton Square takes about 20 min via A1058. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Hepburn Gardens 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Park Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Park Lane 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Gateshead Highway 175 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Gateshead Highway 1 mi
6 Continue slightly right onto Tyne Bridge 2 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Continue straight 3 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left onto Station Road 23 yd
11 Exit rotary left onto Station Road 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout straight onto Station Road 15 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Station Road 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout left onto Station Road 22 yd
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Station Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Whitley Road 49 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Whitley Road 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left onto Whitley Road 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout left onto Whitley Road 27 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Whitley Road 1 mi
21 Arrive onto Whitley Road 0 yd

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The return trip from Benton Square to Old Fold covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

405 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
Pinetree Way, GatesheadPinetree Way, Gateshead, NE11 9XU350 kW
19 Parsons Road, Washington19 Parsons Road, Washington, England, NE37 1EZ300 kW
Lobley Hill Road, GatesheadLobley Hill Road, Gateshead, England, NE11 0UH300 kW
Old Durham Road, GatesheadOld Durham Road, Gateshead, England, NE8 4BL300 kW

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Benton Square → Bournmoor15 mi · 25 min Benton Square → The Boldons8 mi · 15 min Benton Square → Chester-le-Street15 mi · 25 min Benton Square → High Heaton4 mi · 10 min Benton Square → Howdon4 mi · 10 min Benton Square → Teesside International Airport (MME)48 mi · 1 h

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Old Fold to Benton Square?: The distance between Old Fold and Benton Square is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Old Fold to Benton Square?: The drive from Old Fold to Benton Square takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Old Fold to Benton Square?: The fastest route from Old Fold to Benton Square covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Benton Square from Old Fold?: Benton Square lies roughly to the north of Old Fold.
Are there charging stations between Old Fold and Benton Square?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Old Fold to Benton Square, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 405.

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