How far is it from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road?

The distance between Covent Garden and Old Kent Road is 4 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road?

The drive from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road?

The fastest route from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Old Kent Road from Covent Garden?

Old Kent Road lies roughly to the south-east of Covent Garden.

Are there charging stations between Covent Garden and Old Kent Road?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11145.

Covent Garden Old Kent Road

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road takes about 15 min via A301. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 4 mi

1 Depart right onto Shelton Street 170 yd
2 Turn left onto Mercer Street 118 yd
3 Turn left onto Long Acre 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Bow Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Tavistock Street 61 yd
6 Turn right onto Catherine Street 82 yd
7 At end of road, turn right onto Aldwych 97 yd
8 Turn slightly left onto Lancaster Place 143 yd
9 Continue straight onto Waterloo Bridge 1 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left onto Waterloo Road 80 yd
11 Exit rotary slightly left onto Waterloo Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto St George's Circus 47 yd
13 Continue slightly right onto St George's Circus 14 yd

14 Turn right onto London Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Elephant and Castle 108 yd
16 Continue straight onto New Kent Road 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right onto Bricklayers Arms Flyover 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Old Kent Road 1 mi
19 Arrive right onto Old Kent Road

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The return trip from Old Kent Road to Covent Garden covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Charging points along the way

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Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Purley WayPurley Way, England, CR0 0XZ250 kW
Purley WayPurley Way250 kW
Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, LondonUnit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London, England, N18 3HA250 kW
117 Whitehorse Road117 Whitehorse Road, England, CR0 2LG180 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Westminster Millennium Pier
Ferry Terminals
Festival Pier
Ferry Terminals
Bankside Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Old Kent Road → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)31 mi · 1 h 10 min Old Kent Road → South Lambeth4 mi · 15 min Old Kent Road → Bunhill4 mi · 15 min Old Kent Road → Bethnal Green North5 mi · 20 min Old Kent Road → Wick, Greater London8 mi · 25 min Old Kent Road → Brick Lane4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road?: The distance between Covent Garden and Old Kent Road is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road?: The drive from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road?: The fastest route from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Old Kent Road from Covent Garden?: Old Kent Road lies roughly to the south-east of Covent Garden.
Are there charging stations between Covent Garden and Old Kent Road?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Covent Garden to Old Kent Road, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11145.

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