How far is it from Wrekenton to Walker?

The distance between Wrekenton and Walker is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Wrekenton to Walker?

The drive from Wrekenton to Walker takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Wrekenton to Walker?

The fastest route from Wrekenton to Walker covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Walker from Wrekenton?

Walker lies roughly to the north of Wrekenton.

Are there charging stations between Wrekenton and Walker?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Wrekenton to Walker, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 418.

Wrekenton Walker

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Wrekenton to Walker takes about 20 min via B1296. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 8 mi

1 Depart left 79 yd
2 Turn right onto Long Bank 147 yd
3 Turn left onto Easedale Gardens 106 yd
4 Turn right onto Springwell Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Old Durham Road 2 mi
6 Turn left onto Holyoake Gardens 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn right onto Dryden Road 102 yd
8 Turn right onto Durham Road 90 yd
9 Turn left onto Prince Consort Road 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout straight onto Regent Street 143 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Regent Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Charles Street 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout left onto Gateshead Highway 32 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight onto Gateshead Highway 1 mi
15 Continue slightly right onto Tyne Bridge 1 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 54 yd
17 Keep slightly right 128 yd
18 Enter rotary left onto New Bridge Street 156 yd
19 Exit rotary slightly left onto New Bridge Street 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left 42 yd
21 Exit roundabout left 1 mi
22 Enter rotary slightly left onto Union Road 90 yd
23 Exit rotary left onto Union Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Bothal Street 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Welbeck Road 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout left onto Welbeck Road 35 yd
27 Exit roundabout left onto Welbeck Road 1 mi
28 Turn right onto Scrogg Road 74 yd
29 Turn left onto Byker Street 14 yd
30 Arrive onto Byker Street

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The return trip from Walker to Wrekenton covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

418 chargers

A1M Northbound, Chester-le-StreetA1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street, Tyne and Wear, DH3 2SJ350 kW
Pinetree Way, GatesheadPinetree Way, Gateshead, NE11 9XU350 kW
19 Parsons Road, Washington19 Parsons Road, Washington, England, NE37 1EZ300 kW
Lobley Hill Road, GatesheadLobley Hill Road, Gateshead, England, NE11 0UH300 kW
Old Durham Road, GatesheadOld Durham Road, Gateshead, England, NE8 4BL300 kW

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Walker → Arthur's Hill6 mi · 15 min Walker → Biddick12 mi · 25 min Walker → Mount Pleasant, Sunderland13 mi · 25 min Walker → Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne7 mi · 15 min Walker → Sulgrave, Sunderland10 mi · 20 min Walker → Whitelea Glade12 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Wrekenton to Walker?: The distance between Wrekenton and Walker is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wrekenton to Walker?: The drive from Wrekenton to Walker takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Wrekenton to Walker?: The fastest route from Wrekenton to Walker covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Walker from Wrekenton?: Walker lies roughly to the north of Wrekenton.
Are there charging stations between Wrekenton and Walker?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Wrekenton to Walker, including A1M Northbound, Chester-le-Street (350 kW); Pinetree Way, Gateshead (350 kW); 19 Parsons Road, Washington (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 418.

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