How far is it from Erith to Royal Docks?

The distance between Erith and Royal Docks is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Erith to Royal Docks?

The drive from Erith to Royal Docks takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Erith to Royal Docks?

The fastest route from Erith to Royal Docks covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Royal Docks from Erith?

Royal Docks lies roughly to the west of Erith.

Are there charging stations between Erith and Royal Docks?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Erith to Royal Docks, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 5138.

Erith Royal Docks

Distance: 8 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Erith to Royal Docks takes about 30 min via A2016. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 8 mi

1 Depart right onto Maximfeldt Road 101 yd
2 Turn left onto West Street 1 mi
3 Continue slightly left onto Lower Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout left onto Lower Road 48 yd
5 Exit roundabout left onto Lower Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 1 mi
7 Turn straight onto Bronze Age Way 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Picardy Manorway 51 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Picardy Manorway 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout straight onto Eastern Way 78 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastern Way 3 mi
12 Enter roundabout left onto Western Way 75 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Western Way 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Pettman Crescent 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto Plumstead Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Beresford Street 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Woolwich High Street 4 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Woolwich High Street 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ferry Approach 107 yd
20 Exit roundabout straight onto Ferry Approach 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Woolwich Free Ferry 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
23 Continue left onto Pier Road 149 yd
24 Continue right onto Henley Road 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Factory Road 1 mi
26 Arrive left onto Factory Road

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The return trip from Royal Docks to Erith covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

644 chargers

Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
A126, South OckendonA126, South Ockendon, England, RM16 6HH250 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 kW
The Liberty Shopping Centre, RomfordThe Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, RM1 3JT250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Royal Docks → Forest Gate North5 mi · 20 min Royal Docks → London Stansted Airport (STN)37 mi · 1 h 5 min Royal Docks → Greenwich West5 mi · 20 min Royal Docks → Stratford and New Town6 mi · 20 min Royal Docks → St George in the East6 mi · 20 min Royal Docks → Manor Park, Greater London7 mi · 20 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 Erith to Royal Docks?: The distance between Erith and Royal Docks is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Erith to Royal Docks?: The drive from Erith to Royal Docks takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Erith to Royal Docks?: The fastest route from Erith to Royal Docks covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Royal Docks from Erith?: Royal Docks lies roughly to the west of Erith.
Are there charging stations between Erith and Royal Docks?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Erith to Royal Docks, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 5138.

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