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

The distance between The Sands, County Durham and Lowes Barn is 2 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Lowes Barn from The Sands, County Durham?

Lowes Barn lies roughly to the south-west of The Sands, County Durham.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 138.

The Sands, County Durham Lowes Barn

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn takes about 5 min via A690. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 2 mi

1 Depart onto Providence Row 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Claypath 1 mi
3 Turn left 111 yd
4 Take ramp U-turn onto Leazes Road 1 mi
5 Enter rotary slightly left onto Milburngate 4 yd
6 Exit rotary left onto Milburngate 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Crossgate 1 mi
8 Continue straight 1 mi

9 Keep slightly left onto Darlington Road 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Lowes Barn Bank 165 yd
11 Arrive onto Lowes Barn Bank

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The return trip from Lowes Barn to The Sands, County Durham covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Charging points along the way

138 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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Lowe's Barn → Brasside5 mi · 10 min Lowe's Barn → Thornley, County Durham8 mi · 15 min Lowe's Barn → Teesside International Airport (MME)24 mi · 40 min Lowe's Barn → Newcastle International Airport (NCL)28 mi · 55 min Lowe's Barn → Sherburn House4 mi · 10 min Lowe's Barn → Brancepeth4 mi · 10 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 The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn?: The distance between The Sands, County Durham and Lowes Barn is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn?: The drive from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn?: The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Lowes Barn from The Sands, County Durham?: Lowes Barn lies roughly to the south-west of The Sands, County Durham.
Are there charging stations between The Sands, County Durham and Lowes Barn?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Lowes Barn, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 138.

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