How far is it from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside?

The distance between Forest Gate and Barking Riverside is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside?

The drive from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Barking Riverside from Forest Gate?

Barking Riverside lies roughly to the south-east of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Barking Riverside?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 5565.

Forest Gate Barking Riverside

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside takes about 20 min via A406. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 7 mi

1 Depart left onto Moore Walk 162 yd
2 Turn right onto Woodgrange Road 87 yd
3 Turn left onto Sebert Road 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Balmoral Road 139 yd
5 Turn left onto Hampton Road 1 mi
6 Continue left onto Hampton Road 173 yd
7 Continue left onto Hampton Road 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto Romford Road 2 mi
9 Take ramp slightly right onto Romford Road 108 yd
10 Turn right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right onto North Circular Road 2 mi
12 Take exit slightly left onto North Circular Road 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right 130 yd

14 Merge slightly right onto Alfred's Way 1 mi
15 Take exit slightly left onto Alfred's Way 1 mi
16 Turn right onto River Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Bastable Avenue 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn left onto Bastable Avenue 93 yd
19 Continue left onto Bastable Avenue 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Renwick Road 1 mi
21 Turn right 2 yd
22 Arrive

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The return trip from Barking Riverside to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

704 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Barking Riverside
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Barking Riverside is a major new development on the Thames in east London, built on former industrial land where the River Roding meets the Thames. Access via A13 Junction 3, then A1306 through Barking, or A406 North Circular to A13 eastbound. Popular routes include short hops from Dagenham (8km) and longer drives from Canary Wharf (22km). The area has excellent EV charging infrastructure with over 4450 public points nearby. The centrepiece is the new Overground station with its distinctive curved glass canopy.

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Popular destinations close by

Barking Riverside → Becontree, Greater London4 mi · 10 min Barking Riverside → Mile End East9 mi · 20 min Barking Riverside → Mile End, Greater London9 mi · 20 min Barking Riverside → Walthamstow11 mi · 25 min Barking Riverside → Dartford Marshes14 mi · 25 min Barking Riverside → River, Greater London4 mi · 10 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 Forest Gate to Barking Riverside?: The distance between Forest Gate and Barking Riverside is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside?: The drive from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Barking Riverside from Forest Gate?: Barking Riverside lies roughly to the south-east of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Barking Riverside?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Barking Riverside, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 5565.

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