Newcastle upon Tyne – Sunderland distance
21km
Straight-line distance · 13 miles
DirectionESE · 120°
Est. time (90 km/h)0 h 14 min
Midpoint54.952, -1.524
In a straight line, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland are only 21 km (13 miles) apart, heading ESE — an easy day-trip distance by car.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Sunderland?
In a straight line, the Newcastle upon Tyne–Sunderland distance is about 21 km (13 miles), heading ESE. At such short range, the road difference depends mostly on the local route you pick.
How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland?
At an average 90 km/h, the short straight-line hop between Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland would take about 0 h 14 min; the real time depends mostly on local traffic.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
Distances from Newcastle upon Tyne
- Middlesbrough55 km
- York122 km
- Bradford130 km
- Leeds134 km
- Edinburgh143 km
- Preston153 km
- Blackpool159 km
- Kingston upon Hull164 km
Distances from Sunderland
- Middlesbrough38 km
- York107 km
- Bradford123 km
- Leeds124 km
- Kingston upon Hull146 km
- Preston153 km
- Bolton162 km
- Blackpool162 km