How far is it from Forest Gate to Bow East?

The distance between Forest Gate and Bow East is 4 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Bow East?

The drive from Forest Gate to Bow East takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Bow East?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Bow East covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Bow East from Forest Gate?

Bow East lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Bow East?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Bow East, including Ramac Way (300 kW); The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford (250 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9027.

Forest Gate Bow East

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Bow East takes about 15 min via A118. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 4 mi

1 Depart left onto Moore Walk 162 yd
2 Turn right onto Woodgrange Road 150 yd
3 Turn right onto Forest Lane 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left onto Leytonstone Road 138 yd
5 Continue left onto The Grove 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Broadway 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
8 Continue slightly left onto High Street 136 yd
9 Continue left onto High Street 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left 100 yd
11 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly right onto Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach 117 yd
13 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Tredegar Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Parnell Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Old Ford Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Candy Street 38 yd
18 Arrive right onto Candy Street

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The return trip from Bow East to Forest Gate 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
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
75 Balham Hill75 Balham Hill, England, SW12 9DP175 kW
Northend Rd, ErithNorthend Rd, Erith, DA8 3RF175 kW

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Bow East → Catford10 mi · 25 min Bow East → South Bermondsey7 mi · 20 min Bow East → Woodley, Wokingham44 mi · 1 h 25 min Bow East → Lordship5 mi · 20 min Bow East → Blackfriars5 mi · 20 min Bow East → Forest6 mi · 15 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 Bow East?: The distance between Forest Gate and Bow East is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Bow East?: The drive from Forest Gate to Bow East takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Bow East?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Bow East covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Bow East from Forest Gate?: Bow East lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Bow East?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Bow East, including Ramac Way (300 kW); The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford (250 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9027.

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