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

The distance between Carshalton and London City Airport (LCY) is 21 mi by road.

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

The drive from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 1 h by car.

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

The fastest route from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

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

London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the north-east of Carshalton.

Are there charging stations between Carshalton and London City Airport (LCY)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY), including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9793.

Carshalton London City Airport (LCY)

Distance: 21 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) takes about 1 h via A232. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions49 · 21 mi

1 Depart onto West Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Pound Street 131 yd
3 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Acre Lane 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Croydon Road 2 mi
6 Turn right onto Purley Way 1 mi
7 Take exit slightly left 47 yd
8 Merge slightly right onto Stafford Road 1 mi
9 Continue right onto Duppas Hill Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto The Croydon Flyover 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left 117 yd
12 Keep slightly left onto Barclay Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Fairfield Road 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Chepstow Road 31 yd
15 Exit roundabout left onto Chepstow Road 1 mi
16 Continue slightly right onto Addiscombe Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Havelock Road 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto Lower Addiscombe Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Long Lane 1 mi
20 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Croydon Road 1 mi
21 Keep slightly right onto Croydon Road 1 mi
22 Keep slightly left onto Croydon Road 1 mi
23 Enter rotary left onto Rectory Road 65 yd
24 Exit rotary left onto Rectory Road 1 mi
25 Turn left onto High Street 99 yd
26 Continue straight onto Southend Road 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Beckenham Hill Road 1 mi
28 Turn left onto Bromley Road 2 mi
29 Keep slightly right onto Rushey Green 172 yd
30 Turn right onto Brownhill Road 159 yd
31 Keep slightly left onto Brownhill Road 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto St. Mildred's Road 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Westhorne Avenue 1 mi
34 Enter rotary straight onto Sidcup Road 6 yd
35 Exit rotary left onto Sidcup Road 1 mi
36 Keep slightly right onto Kidbrooke Park Road 1 mi
37 Merge slightly right onto Rochester Way Relief Road 3 mi
38 Keep slightly right onto Silvertown Tunnel Approach 2 mi
39 Enter rotary left onto Silvertown Way 1 mi
40 Exit rotary slightly left onto Silvertown Way 1 mi
41 Continue straight onto North Woolwich Road 1 mi
42 Turn slightly left onto Connaught Bridge 1 mi
43 Enter rotary slightly left onto Connaught Road 73 yd
44 Exit rotary slightly left onto Connaught Road 138 yd
45 At roundabout, take exit right onto Connaught Road 175 yd
46 Turn left onto Hartmann Road 1 mi
47 Turn left 58 yd
48 Turn right 133 yd
49 Arrive left

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The return trip from London City Airport (LCY) to Carshalton covers roughly the same distance, 21 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

692 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 kW
Purley WayPurley Way, England, CR0 0XZ250 kW
Purley WayPurley Way250 kW
The Liberty Shopping Centre, RomfordThe Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, RM1 3JT250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
St. George Wharf
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Royal Wharf
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Westminster Millennium Pier
Ferry Terminals
Festival Pier
Ferry Terminals
Bankside Pier
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London City Airport (LCY) → Canning Town North4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Plaistow North4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Trinity Buoy Wharf4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Ilford, Greater London6 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Spitalfields and Banglatown7 mi · 25 min London City Airport (LCY) → Homerton7 mi · 20 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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How far is it from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY)?: The distance between Carshalton and London City Airport (LCY) is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY)?: The drive from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY)?: The fastest route from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY) covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Carshalton?: London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the north-east of Carshalton.
Are there charging stations between Carshalton and London City Airport (LCY)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carshalton to London City Airport (LCY), including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9793.

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