How far is it from Shieldfield to Columbia?

The distance between Shieldfield and Columbia is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Shieldfield to Columbia?

The drive from Shieldfield to Columbia takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Shieldfield to Columbia?

The fastest route from Shieldfield to Columbia covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Columbia from Shieldfield?

Columbia lies roughly to the south-east of Shieldfield.

Are there charging stations between Shieldfield and Columbia?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Shieldfield to Columbia, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 445.

Shieldfield Columbia

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Shieldfield to Columbia takes about 20 min via A195. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions32 · 9 mi

1 Depart onto Portland Road 1 yd
2 Turn left onto Stoddart Street 128 yd
3 Turn right onto Shieldfield Lane 92 yd
4 Continue slightly left onto Clarence Street 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto New Bridge Street 1 mi
6 Take ramp straight 175 yd
7 Merge slightly right onto Central Motorway East 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Gateshead Highway 1 mi
9 Continue slightly right onto Gateshead Highway 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Park Lane 16 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Park Lane 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Park Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Felling Bypass 2 mi

14 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Turn right 29 yd
16 Continue right 1 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly left onto Northumberland Way 1 mi
18 Exit rotary slightly left onto Northumberland Way 1 mi
19 Enter rotary left onto Northumberland Way 53 yd
20 Exit rotary left onto Northumberland Way 1 mi
21 Enter rotary left 55 yd
22 Exit rotary left 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout left onto Northumberland Way 25 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Northumberland Way 1 mi
25 Enter rotary straight onto Northumberland Way 172 yd
26 Exit rotary slightly left onto Northumberland Way 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Northumberland Way 33 yd
28 Exit roundabout left onto Northumberland Way 1 mi
29 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Station Road 51 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Station Road 156 yd
31 Turn left onto Tweed Street 1 yd
32 Arrive onto Tweed Street

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The return trip from Columbia to Shieldfield covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

445 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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Columbia → Mount Pleasant, Gateshead7 mi · 15 min Columbia → Whitburn, South Tyneside10 mi · 20 min Columbia → North Side, Gateshead4 mi · 5 min Columbia → Framwellgate Moor10 mi · 15 min Columbia → Marley Hill11 mi · 15 min Columbia → Gilesgate Moor12 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 August 2026.

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How far is it from Shieldfield to Columbia?: The distance between Shieldfield and Columbia is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Shieldfield to Columbia?: The drive from Shieldfield to Columbia takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Shieldfield to Columbia?: The fastest route from Shieldfield to Columbia covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Columbia from Shieldfield?: Columbia lies roughly to the south-east of Shieldfield.
Are there charging stations between Shieldfield and Columbia?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Shieldfield to Columbia, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 445.

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