How far is it from Eltham to Forest Gate?

The distance between Eltham and Forest Gate is 10 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Eltham to Forest Gate?

The drive from Eltham to Forest Gate takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Eltham to Forest Gate?

The fastest route from Eltham to Forest Gate covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Forest Gate from Eltham?

Forest Gate lies roughly to the north of Eltham.

Are there charging stations between Eltham and Forest Gate?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Eltham to Forest Gate, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8794.

Eltham Forest Gate

Distance: 10 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Eltham to Forest Gate takes about 30 min via A2. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 10 mi

1 Depart right onto Court Yard 18 yd
2 Continue straight onto Well Hall Road 1 mi
3 Enter rotary left onto Rochester Way 33 yd
4 Exit rotary left onto Rochester Way 39 yd
5 Turn left onto Westhorne Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Rochester Way Relief Road 1 mi
7 Merge slightly right onto Rochester Way Relief Road 4 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach 74 yd

9 Keep slightly right onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach 3 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Enter rotary left onto High Street 109 yd
12 Exit rotary straight onto High Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Broadway 1 mi
14 Continue straight onto Romford Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Woodgrange Road 1 mi
16 Turn sharp left onto Brooking Road 162 yd
17 Arrive right onto Moore Walk

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The return trip from Forest Gate to Eltham covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Charging points along the way

838 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 kW
Purley WayPurley Way250 kW
The Liberty Shopping Centre, RomfordThe Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, RM1 3JT250 kW
Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, LondonUnit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London, England, N18 3HA250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Forest Gate → William Morris5 mi · 20 min Forest Gate → Canning Town4 mi · 15 min Forest Gate → Canning Town South4 mi · 15 min Forest Gate → Bishopsgate, Greater London7 mi · 25 min Forest Gate → Higham Hill8 mi · 20 min Forest Gate → Hoxton9 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Eltham to Forest Gate?: The distance between Eltham and Forest Gate is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eltham to Forest Gate?: The drive from Eltham to Forest Gate takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Eltham to Forest Gate?: The fastest route from Eltham to Forest Gate covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Forest Gate from Eltham?: Forest Gate lies roughly to the north of Eltham.
Are there charging stations between Eltham and Forest Gate?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Eltham to Forest Gate, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8794.

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