How far is it from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?

The distance between Forest Gate and Buckhurst Hill is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?

The drive from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?

The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill is about 6 mi by road.

How do you drive from Buckhurst Hill to Forest Gate?

The fastest route from Buckhurst Hill to Forest Gate covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Buckhurst Hill?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill, 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: 5557.

Forest Gate Buckhurst Hill

Distance: 6 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill takes about 20 min via A1199. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 6 mi

1 Depart left onto Moore Walk 162 yd
2 Turn left onto Woodgrange Road 112 yd
3 Continue straight onto Woodford Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Centre Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Blake Hall Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Cambridge Park 1 mi
7 Turn left onto High Street 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Hollybush Hill 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Woodford Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto High Road 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Woodford New Road 174 yd
12 Keep slightly left onto High Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto High Road Woodford Green 1 mi
14 Turn slightly right onto High Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Knighton Lane 1 mi
16 Turn left 73 yd
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Buckhurst Hill to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 6 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
Northend Rd, ErithNorthend Rd, Erith, DA8 3RF175 kW
1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 2TH160 kW

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Buckhurst Hill → High Beech4 mi · 10 min Buckhurst Hill → Larkswood4 mi · 15 min Buckhurst Hill → Becontree, Greater London11 mi · 25 min Buckhurst Hill → Silvertown12 mi · 25 min Buckhurst Hill → Roding4 mi · 10 min Buckhurst Hill → Forest5 mi · 15 min

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Buckhurst Hill lies roughly to the north of Forest Gate.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?: The distance between Forest Gate and Buckhurst Hill is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?: The drive from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill?: The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill is about 6 mi by road.
How do you drive from Buckhurst Hill to Forest Gate?: The fastest route from Buckhurst Hill to Forest Gate covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Buckhurst Hill?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Buckhurst Hill, 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: 5557.

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