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

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

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

The drive from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks takes approximately 10 min by car.

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

The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Merryoaks from The Sands, County Durham?

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 141.

The Sands, County Durham Merryoaks

Distance: 2 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks takes about 10 min via A690. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions12 · 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 Continue straight onto Elvet Moor 1 mi
11 Turn right 44 yd
12 Arrive

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

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Charging points along the way

141 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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Merryoaks → Page Bank6 mi · 15 min Merryoaks → Waterhouses, County Durham6 mi · 15 min Merryoaks → South Church11 mi · 15 min Merryoaks → Teesside International Airport (MME)24 mi · 40 min Merryoaks → Bowburn5 mi · 10 min Merryoaks → Tan Hills5 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 Merryoaks?: The distance between The Sands, County Durham and Merryoaks is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks?: The drive from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks?: The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Merryoaks from The Sands, County Durham?: Merryoaks lies roughly to the south-west of The Sands, County Durham.
Are there charging stations between The Sands, County Durham and Merryoaks?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Merryoaks, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 141.

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