How far is it from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Battersea and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 30 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The drive from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Battersea?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Battersea.

Are there charging stations between Battersea and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11342.

Battersea London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 30 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h via M23. The distance is 30 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions45 · 30 mi

1 Depart left onto Alexandra Avenue 35 yd
2 Turn right onto Battersea Park Road 1 mi
3 Turn slightly right onto York Road 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left onto Trinity Road 3 mi
5 Turn right onto Upper Tooting Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Tooting High Street 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Mitcham Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto London Road 1 mi
9 Turn right onto London Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Holborn Way 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Upper Green West 87 yd
12 Keep slightly left onto Upper Green East 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout left onto Commonside West 33 yd

14 Exit roundabout left onto Commonside West 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout left onto Carshalton Road 62 yd
16 Exit roundabout left onto Carshalton Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto London Road 2 mi
18 Turn slightly left onto Manor Road North 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Woodcote Road 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Smitham Bottom Lane 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Woodcote Grove Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Lion Green Road 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Brighton Road 141 yd
24 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Brighton Road 43 yd
25 Exit roundabout left onto Brighton Road 1 mi
26 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Brighton Road 6 yd
27 Exit roundabout left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
28 Continue straight onto London Road North 1 mi
29 Keep slightly left 9 mi
30 Continue straight 2 mi
31 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
32 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
33 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
34 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
35 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
36 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
37 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
38 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
39 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
40 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
41 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
42 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
43 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
44 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
45 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Battersea covers roughly the same distance, 30 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

827 chargers

11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, HorleyMarriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley, England, RH6 0NT350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW

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Top attractions along the route

St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier
Ferry Terminals
Chelsea Harbour Pier
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → South Nutfield, Surrey9 mi · 25 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Bandonhill21 mi · 35 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Clapham North28 mi · 55 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Hookwood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Roffey9 mi · 15 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Grange, Greater London31 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 October 2026.

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Questions and answers

How far is it from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Battersea and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 30 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 30 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Battersea?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Battersea.
Are there charging stations between Battersea and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Battersea to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11342.

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