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

The distance between The Sands, County Durham and West Cornforth is 11 mi by road.

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

The drive from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth takes approximately 15 min by car.

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

The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is West Cornforth from The Sands, County Durham?

West Cornforth lies roughly to the south-east of The Sands, County Durham.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 211.

The Sands, County Durham West Cornforth

Distance: 11 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth takes about 15 min via A1(M). The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 11 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 7 yd
5 Exit rotary straight 2 mi
6 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
7 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right 5 mi
9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
11 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
12 Enter rotary slightly left 13 yd
13 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi

14 Enter rotary slightly left 6 yd
15 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left 19 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Thinford Road 1 mi
19 Turn left 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout left onto Station Road 15 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto Station Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Stobb Cross Road 1 mi
23 Turn left 26 yd
24 Arrive

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The return trip from West Cornforth to The Sands, County Durham covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

211 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
Durham Road, GatesheadDurham Road, Gateshead, England, NE9 7UB175 kW
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop AucklandSt. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Country Durham, DL14 9AE150 kW

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West Cornforth → Newcastle International Airport (NCL)34 mi · 1 h West Cornforth → Ferryhill, County Durham4 mi · 10 min West Cornforth → Davy Lamp4 mi · 10 min West Cornforth → Kelloe4 mi · 10 min West Cornforth → Page Bank7 mi · 15 min West Cornforth → East Rainton12 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth?: The distance between The Sands, County Durham and West Cornforth is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth?: The drive from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth?: The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is West Cornforth from The Sands, County Durham?: West Cornforth lies roughly to the south-east of The Sands, County Durham.
Are there charging stations between The Sands, County Durham and West Cornforth?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to West Cornforth, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 211.

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