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Cities Near Washington

Cities near Washington, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sunderland, Gateshead, Hartlepool. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Washington, UK is Sunderland, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Sunderland5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Gateshead5 mi / 9 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Hartlepool19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Stockton-on-Tees24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Darlington26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Carlisle56 mi / 91 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip
Scarborough62 mi / 99 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Harrogate63 mi / 101 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
York67 mi / 108 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Keighley73 mi / 118 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Washington

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sunderland, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Washington include Sunderland, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington. The closest is Sunderland, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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