How far is it from Downe to London City Airport (LCY)?

The distance between Downe and London City Airport (LCY) is 29 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Downe to London City Airport (LCY)?

The drive from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY)?

The fastest route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) covers 29 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Downe?

London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the north of Downe.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Downe and London City Airport (LCY)?

Along the route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) you can fill up at Orpington Pond Service Station (24/7), Shell (24/7), Asda. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Downe and London City Airport (LCY)?

Along the route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) you can stop for the night or service your van at Downe Activity Centre.

Where can I stop to rest between Downe and London City Airport (LCY)?

On the route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) you can take a break at Queen's Gardens Toilets, Cutty Sark Toilets.

Downe London City Airport (LCY)

Distance: 29 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) takes about 45 min via A208. The distance is 29 km. The straight-line distance is 19 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions44 · 29 km

1 Depart onto Luxted Road 15 m
2 Continue left onto High Street Downe 223 m
3 Turn right onto North End Lane 2 km
4 At end of road, turn right onto Shire Lane 2 km
5 At end of road, turn right onto Farnborough Hill 83 m
6 Enter roundabout left onto Farnborough Way 5 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Farnborough Way 788 m
8 Enter roundabout left onto Tubbenden Lane 57 m
9 Exit roundabout left onto Tubbenden Lane 2 km
10 At end of road, turn right onto Station Road 80 m
11 Turn left onto Hillview Road 385 m
12 Continue right onto Hillview Road 36 m
13 Turn slightly left onto Mayfield Avenue 925 m

14 At end of road, turn left onto Chislehurst Road 2 km
15 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Chislehurst Road 525 m
16 Continue straight onto Orpington Road 682 m
17 Continue straight onto St Pauls Cray Road 2 km
18 Continue straight onto Royal Parade 257 m
19 Continue straight onto Centre Common Road 530 m
20 Continue straight onto High Street 519 m
21 Continue straight onto Red Hill 431 m
22 Continue straight onto White Horse Hill 685 m
23 Continue straight onto Mottingham Road 2 km
24 At roundabout, take exit left onto Mottingham Road 120 m
25 Enter roundabout left onto Mottingham Lane 35 m
26 Exit roundabout left onto Mottingham Lane 990 m
27 Continue slightly right onto Mottingham Lane 415 m
28 Merge slightly right onto Sidcup Road 535 m
29 Enter rotary straight onto Sidcup Road 39 m
30 Exit rotary left onto Sidcup Road 421 m
31 Keep slightly right onto Kidbrooke Park Road 2 km
32 Merge slightly right onto Rochester Way Relief Road 5 km
33 Keep slightly right onto Silvertown Tunnel Approach 2 km
34 Enter rotary left onto Silvertown Way 258 m
35 Exit rotary slightly left onto Silvertown Way 809 m
36 Continue straight onto North Woolwich Road 2 km
37 Turn slightly left onto Connaught Bridge 163 m
38 Enter rotary slightly left onto Connaught Road 67 m
39 Exit rotary slightly left onto Connaught Road 126 m
40 At roundabout, take exit right onto Connaught Road 160 m
41 Turn left onto Hartmann Road 778 m
42 Turn left 53 m
43 Turn right 121 m
44 Arrive left

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The return trip from London City Airport (LCY) to Downe covers roughly the same distance, 29 km.

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How far is it from Downe to London City Airport (LCY)?: The distance between Downe and London City Airport (LCY) is 29 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Downe to London City Airport (LCY)?: The drive from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY)?: The fastest route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) covers 29 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Downe?: London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the north of Downe.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Downe and London City Airport (LCY)?: Along the route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) you can fill up at Orpington Pond Service Station (24/7), Shell (24/7), Asda. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Downe and London City Airport (LCY)?: Along the route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) you can stop for the night or service your van at Downe Activity Centre.
Where can I stop to rest between Downe and London City Airport (LCY)?: On the route from Downe to London City Airport (LCY) you can take a break at Queen's Gardens Toilets, Cutty Sark Toilets.

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