How far is it from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker?

The distance between Sunderland, Sunderland and Roker is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker?

The drive from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker?

The fastest route from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Roker from Sunderland, Sunderland?

Roker lies roughly to the north of Sunderland, Sunderland.

Are there charging stations between Sunderland, Sunderland and Roker?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); Old Durham Road, Gateshead (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 249.

Sunderland, Sunderland Roker

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker takes about 5 min via A1018. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 2 mi

1 Depart left onto Waterloo Place 30 yd
2 Turn left onto Holmeside 86 yd
3 Turn left onto Fawcett Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Bridge Street 127 yd
5 Turn left 9 yd
6 Keep slightly right 32 yd
7 Keep slightly left 1 mi
8 Take exit slightly right onto North Bridge Street 58 yd

9 Turn right onto Roker Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn slightly left onto Fulwell Road 1 mi
11 Continue right onto Fulwell Road 38 yd
12 Turn left onto Roker Baths Road 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Roker Park Road 1 mi
14 Turn left onto North Grove 3 yd
15 Arrive onto North Grove

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The return trip from Roker to Sunderland, Sunderland covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

249 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
Old Durham Road, GatesheadOld Durham Road, Gateshead, England, NE8 4BL300 kW
Shearlegs Road, GatesheadShearlegs Road, Gateshead, England, NE8 3EJ300 kW
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Roker → Follingsby9 mi · 20 min Roker → Hylton Red House4 mi · 10 min Roker → Sourmilk Hill6 mi · 15 min Roker → Chilton Moor12 mi · 25 min Roker → Hartley, Northumberland18 mi · 35 min Roker → Newcastle International Airport (NCL)22 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

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How far is it from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker?: The distance between Sunderland, Sunderland and Roker is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker?: The drive from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker?: The fastest route from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Roker from Sunderland, Sunderland?: Roker lies roughly to the north of Sunderland, Sunderland.
Are there charging stations between Sunderland, Sunderland and Roker?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sunderland, Sunderland to Roker, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); Old Durham Road, Gateshead (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 249.

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