How far is it from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead?

The distance between Elephant & Castle and Nunhead is 4 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead?

The drive from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead?

The fastest route from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Nunhead from Elephant & Castle?

Nunhead lies roughly to the south-east of Elephant & Castle.

Are there charging stations between Elephant & Castle and Nunhead?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11019.

Elephant & Castle Nunhead

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead takes about 15 min via A2. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 4 mi

1 Depart right 26 yd
2 Turn left onto Elephant and Castle 9 yd
3 Continue U-turn onto Elephant and Castle 102 yd
4 Turn right onto Elephant and Castle 108 yd
5 Continue straight onto New Kent Road 1 mi
6 Keep slightly right onto Bricklayers Arms Flyover 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Old Kent Road 2 mi
8 Turn right 48 yd

9 Turn slightly left onto Asylum Road 1 mi
10 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Asylum Road 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn left onto Queen's Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto St Mary's Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn left onto St Mary's Road 7 yd
14 Continue slightly right onto St Mary's Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Gibbon Road 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Oakdale Road 50 yd
17 Arrive right onto Oakdale Road

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The return trip from Nunhead to Elephant & Castle 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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Nunhead → St. Dunstan's and Stepney Green5 mi · 20 min Nunhead → Queenhithe5 mi · 20 min Nunhead → Kidbrooke5 mi · 15 min Nunhead → Vincent Square6 mi · 20 min Nunhead → Bell Green, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Nunhead → Catford South4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead?: The distance between Elephant & Castle and Nunhead is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead?: The drive from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead?: The fastest route from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Nunhead from Elephant & Castle?: Nunhead lies roughly to the south-east of Elephant & Castle.
Are there charging stations between Elephant & Castle and Nunhead?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Elephant & Castle to Nunhead, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11019.

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