The road measures 4.63 miles long and would take a car obeying speed limits 10 minutes to travel its length.
The B1288 is a B Road and is located in the Zone 1 Highways Region.
This is a true long-distance route, journeying through numerous towns like Birtley, Armstrong, Springwell, GATESHEAD, Springwell Village, and Wrekenton.
The road connects Tyne & Wear and Tyne & Wear.