What is the best route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Blackwall and Cubitt Town?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Blackwall and Cubitt Town.

Which towns do you pass between Blackwall and Cubitt Town and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Towns on the route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include City of Westminster, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Sutton, East Grinstead.

Are there charging stations between Blackwall and Cubitt Town and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 9101.

Blackwall and Cubitt Town London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h 5 min via M25. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Churchill, Greater London, Kelsey and Eden Park, Hazelwood, Greater London, Tooting, Greater London 2, Keeper's Corner. Driving directions

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Driving directions36 · 47 mi

1 Depart right onto Pierhead Lock 144 yd
2 At end of road, turn right onto Prestons Road 1 mi
3 Keep slightly left onto Prestons Road 130 yd
4 Continue straight onto Cotton Street 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto East India Dock Road 1 mi
6 Take exit slightly left onto Brunswick Road 1 mi
7 Merge slightly right onto Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach 3 mi
8 Continue straight onto Rochester Way Relief Road 2 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto Kidbrooke Park Road 1 mi
10 Continue slightly left onto Kidbrooke Park Road 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Sidcup Road 1 mi
12 Enter rotary left onto Sidcup Road 43 yd
13 Exit rotary slightly left onto Sidcup Road 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Sidcup By-pass 6 mi
15 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
16 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
17 Exit rotary straight 7 mi
18 Keep slightly left 13 mi
19 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
20 Merge slightly right 6 mi
21 Continue straight 2 mi
22 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
23 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
24 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
25 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
26 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
27 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
28 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
29 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
30 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
31 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
32 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
33 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
34 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
35 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
36 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackwall and Cubitt Town covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

Driving directions from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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Along the way

Charging points along the way

694 chargers

11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, HorleyMarriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley, England, RH6 0NT350 kW
Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier
Ferry Terminals
Chelsea Harbour Pier
Ferry Terminals
Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
St. George Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals
Westminster Millennium Pier
Ferry Terminals
Festival Pier
Ferry Terminals
Bankside Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

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) → Grange, Greater London31 mi · 1 h 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Farringdon Within32 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 7 October 2026.

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Questions and answers

How far is it from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Blackwall and Cubitt Town and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Blackwall and Cubitt Town?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Blackwall and Cubitt Town.
Which roads does the route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?: The drive from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M25.
Which towns do you pass between Blackwall and Cubitt Town and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Towns on the route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include City of Westminster, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Sutton, East Grinstead.
Are there charging stations between Blackwall and Cubitt Town and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Blackwall and Cubitt Town to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 9101.

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