How far is it from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland?

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

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

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

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

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

Which direction is New Town, Sunderland from Portobello, Gateshead?

New Town, Sunderland lies roughly to the south-east of Portobello, Gateshead.

Are there charging stations between Portobello, Gateshead and New Town, Sunderland?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 433.

Portobello, Gateshead New Town, Sunderland

Distance: 9 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland takes about 15 min via A182. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 9 mi

1 Depart left onto Portobello Road 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout slightly left 19 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
4 Continue straight 1 mi
5 Keep slightly left onto Sunderland Highway 1 mi
6 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
7 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Washington Highway 2 mi
9 Turn slightly left 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Turn straight onto Washington Highway 1 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left 86 yd
13 Exit rotary straight 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly left 37 yd
15 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
16 Enter rotary left onto Chester Road 6 yd
17 Exit rotary straight onto Chester Road 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Golf Course Road 1 mi
19 Keep slightly right onto Blind Lane 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout left 34 yd
21 Exit roundabout left 16 yd
22 Continue straight onto Blind Lane 1 mi
23 Keep slightly right onto Blind Lane 1 mi
24 At end of road, turn right onto Houghton Road 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout slightly left 19 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly left 166 yd
27 Enter roundabout straight onto Hillside Way 39 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight onto Hillside Way 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Lake Road 82 yd
30 Exit roundabout straight onto Lake Road 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Market Place 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Seaham Road 1 mi
33 Turn right onto John Street 124 yd
34 Arrive onto John Street

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

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Charging points along the way

433 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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Popular destinations close by

New Town, Sunderland → Belmont, County Durham7 mi · 15 min New Town, Sunderland → Low Pittington5 mi · 10 min New Town, Sunderland → Humbledon5 mi · 15 min New Town, Sunderland → South Hylton6 mi · 15 min New Town, Sunderland → Easington, County Durham9 mi · 15 min New Town, Sunderland → Merryoaks9 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland?: The distance between Portobello, Gateshead and New Town, Sunderland is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland?: The drive from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland?: The fastest route from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is New Town, Sunderland from Portobello, Gateshead?: New Town, Sunderland lies roughly to the south-east of Portobello, Gateshead.
Are there charging stations between Portobello, Gateshead and New Town, Sunderland?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Portobello, Gateshead to New Town, Sunderland, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 433.

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