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3About Rainton Gate
Rainton Gate is a County Durham village positioned between Durham city and Sunderland on the A690. The A1(M) provides main access from the south via Junction 62, whilst the A19 lies to the east for north-south travel. Popular routes include the 8km run west to Durham and longer journeys to Newcastle (25km) or Sunderland (15km). The area has excellent EV charging coverage with over 250 fast chargers nearby. Penshaw Monument, the Greek temple replica atop Penshaw Hill, dominates the local skyline.
Where is Rainton Gate on the map?
Rainton Gate is in England, at 54.809, -1.505 - about 12 km north of Coxhoe.
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EV Chargers in Rainton Gate
- 3 Finchale Road, Durham50 kW
- Alma Place, Durham50 kW
- Eden Terrace, Durham50 kW
- Gilesgate, Durham50 kW
- Wheatlands Way, Durham50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to Rainton Gate?
The closest airport to Rainton Gate is Teesside International Airport, 41 km (about 36 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.