How far is it from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate?

The distance between Sourmilk Hill and Gilesgate is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate?

The drive from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate?

The fastest route from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Gilesgate from Sourmilk Hill?

Gilesgate lies roughly to the south-west of Sourmilk Hill.

Are there charging stations between Sourmilk Hill and Gilesgate?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 320.

Sourmilk Hill Gilesgate

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate takes about 20 min via A690. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 11 mi

1 Depart onto Doxford Park Way 1 mi
2 Enter rotary slightly left onto Doxford Park Way 50 yd
3 Exit rotary straight onto Doxford Park Way 1 mi
4 Enter rotary straight onto Doxford Park Way 46 yd
5 Exit rotary slightly left onto Doxford Park Way 1 mi
6 Enter rotary straight onto Doxford Park Way 48 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Doxford Park Way 155 yd
8 Enter roundabout left onto City Way 40 yd
9 Exit roundabout left onto City Way 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto City Way 59 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto City Way 1 mi
12 Enter rotary left onto Durham Road 150 yd
13 Exit rotary straight onto Durham Road 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Houghton Cut 5 mi
15 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
16 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
17 Enter rotary slightly left onto Gilesgate 6 yd
18 Exit rotary straight onto Gilesgate 1 mi
19 Arrive onto Sunderland Road 0 yd

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The return trip from Gilesgate to Sourmilk Hill covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

320 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 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
Shearlegs Road, GatesheadShearlegs Road, Gateshead, England, NE8 3EJ300 kW

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Gilesgate → Plawsworth6 mi · 10 min Gilesgate → Mainsforth10 mi · 20 min Gilesgate → No Place13 mi · 20 min Gilesgate → South Hetton8 mi · 20 min Gilesgate → Bearpark4 mi · 10 min Gilesgate → Wheatley Hill8 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate?: The distance between Sourmilk Hill and Gilesgate is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate?: The drive from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate?: The fastest route from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Gilesgate from Sourmilk Hill?: Gilesgate lies roughly to the south-west of Sourmilk Hill.
Are there charging stations between Sourmilk Hill and Gilesgate?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sourmilk Hill to Gilesgate, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 320.

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