How far is it from South Shields to Simonside?

The distance between South Shields and Simonside is 3 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from South Shields to Simonside?

The drive from South Shields to Simonside takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from South Shields to Simonside?

The fastest route from South Shields to Simonside covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Simonside from South Shields?

Simonside lies roughly to the south-west of South Shields.

Are there charging stations between South Shields and Simonside?

Yes. You can charge along the route from South Shields to Simonside, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 353.

South Shields Simonside

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from South Shields to Simonside takes about 10 min via A194. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 3 mi

1 Depart straight onto Mile End Road 160 yd
2 Turn right onto Coston Drive 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Anderson Street 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout left onto Beach Road 41 yd
5 Exit roundabout left onto Beach Road 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Crossgate 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout left onto Western Approach 31 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto Western Approach 33 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto Western Approach 1 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left 57 yd
12 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
13 Enter rotary left onto Western Approach 52 yd

14 Exit rotary left onto Western Approach 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout left onto Western Approach 34 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 44 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 11 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 171 yd
21 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 26 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Western Approach 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Newcastle Road 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout straight onto Wenlock Road 19 yd
25 Exit roundabout left onto Wenlock Road 1 mi
26 Arrive onto Wenlock Road

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The return trip from Simonside to South Shields covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Charging points along the way

353 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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Simonside → Southfield Lea11 mi · 20 min Simonside → Parkside Grange13 mi · 25 min Simonside → Howdon5 mi · 15 min Simonside → Byker10 mi · 20 min Simonside → Whitelea Chase12 mi · 20 min Simonside → Percy Main5 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from South Shields to Simonside?: The distance between South Shields and Simonside is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from South Shields to Simonside?: The drive from South Shields to Simonside takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from South Shields to Simonside?: The fastest route from South Shields to Simonside covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Simonside from South Shields?: Simonside lies roughly to the south-west of South Shields.
Are there charging stations between South Shields and Simonside?: Yes. You can charge along the route from South Shields to Simonside, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 353.

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