The road measures 6.06 miles long and would take a car obeying speed limits 14 minutes to travel its length.
The A1290 is a A Road and is located in the Zone 1 Highways Region.
The road passes through several towns, including WASHINGTON, Parsons Industrial Estate, SUNDERLAND, and Sunderland Enterprise Park.
The road connects Tyne & Wear and Tyne & Wear.