The road measures 5.99 miles long and would take a car obeying speed limits 11 minutes to travel its length.
The A196 is a A Road and is located in the Zone 1 Highways Region.
This is a true long-distance route, journeying through numerous towns like Hepscott, MORPETH, Shadfen, CHOPPINGTON, Guide Post, and ASHINGTON.
The road is located entirely within Northumberland.