How far is it from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs?

The distance between Forest Gate and Hackney Downs is 9 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs?

The drive from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs takes approximately 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs covers 9 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Hackney Downs lies roughly to the west of Forest Gate.

Distance: 9 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs takes about 20 min via B161. The distance is 9 km. The straight-line distance is 6 km. Driving directions

Driving directions20 · 9 km

The return trip from Hackney Downs to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 9 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs?: The distance between Forest Gate and Hackney Downs is 9 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs?: The drive from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Hackney Downs covers 9 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Hackney Downs from Forest Gate?: Hackney Downs lies roughly to the west of Forest Gate.