How far is it from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate?

The distance between The Sands, County Durham and Gilesgate is 1 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate?

The drive from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate?

The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate covers 1 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Gilesgate from The Sands, County Durham?

Gilesgate lies roughly to the east of The Sands, County Durham.

Are there charging stations between The Sands, County Durham and Gilesgate?

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 143.

The Sands, County Durham Gilesgate

Distance: 1 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate takes about 5 min via A181. The distance is 1 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 1 mi

1 Depart onto Providence Row 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Claypath 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Gilesgate 1 mi
4 Enter rotary straight onto Gilesgate 64 yd
5 Exit rotary straight onto Gilesgate 1 mi
6 Arrive onto Sunderland Road 0 yd

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The return trip from Gilesgate to The Sands, County Durham covers roughly the same distance, 1 mi.

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Charging points along the way

143 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
A1M, BirtleyA1M, Birtley, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ200 kW
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW
Campanile Hotel, WashingtonCampanile Hotel, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1LE120 kW

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

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

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How far is it from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate?: The distance between The Sands, County Durham and Gilesgate is 1 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate?: The drive from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate?: The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate covers 1 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Gilesgate from The Sands, County Durham?: Gilesgate lies roughly to the east of The Sands, County Durham.
Are there charging stations between The Sands, County Durham and Gilesgate?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Gilesgate, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 143.

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