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

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

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

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

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

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

Which direction is Western Hill from The Sands, County Durham?

Western Hill lies roughly to the west of The Sands, County Durham.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 135.

The Sands, County Durham Western Hill

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill takes about 5 min via A690. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions9 · 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 St Godric's Road 30 yd
6 Exit rotary slightly left onto St Godric's Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto North Road 92 yd
8 Exit roundabout left onto North Road 1 mi

9 Arrive onto North Road

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

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Charging points along the way

135 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
Roadchef Durham ServicesRoadchef Durham Services, DH6 5NP140 kW

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Western Hill → Byermoor15 mi · 25 min Western Hill → Low Pittington5 mi · 10 min Western Hill → Mount Pleasant, Gateshead14 mi · 25 min Western Hill → Ushaw Moor4 mi · 10 min Western Hill → Tan Hills4 mi · 10 min Western Hill → Haswell Plough8 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill?: The distance between The Sands, County Durham and Western Hill is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill?: The drive from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill?: The fastest route from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Western Hill from The Sands, County Durham?: Western Hill lies roughly to the west of The Sands, County Durham.
Are there charging stations between The Sands, County Durham and Western Hill?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Sands, County Durham to Western Hill, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW); A1M, Birtley (200 kW). Charging points on this route: 135.

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