How far is it from Forest Gate to Catford?

The distance between Forest Gate and Catford is 12 mi by road.

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

The drive from Forest Gate to Catford takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Catford?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Catford covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Catford from Forest Gate?

Catford lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Catford?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Catford, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9531.

Forest Gate Catford

Distance: 12 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Catford takes about 35 min via A12. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 12 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 5 yd
11 Exit rotary left 156 yd
12 Keep slightly right 139 yd
13 Merge slightly right onto Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach 4 mi

14 Continue straight onto Rochester Way Relief Road 2 mi
15 Keep slightly right onto Kidbrooke Park Road 1 mi
16 Continue slightly left onto Kidbrooke Park Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Sidcup Road 1 mi
18 Enter rotary left onto Westhorne Avenue 77 yd
19 Exit rotary left onto Westhorne Avenue 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto St. Mildred's Road 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Brownhill Road 1 mi
22 Turn left onto Plassy Road 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Sangley Road 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Rushey Green 33 yd
25 Keep slightly right onto Rushey Green 102 yd
26 Turn left onto Catford Broadway 1 mi
27 At end of road, turn left onto Catford Road 122 yd
28 Arrive right onto Catford Road

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The return trip from Catford to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

857 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Purley WayPurley Way, England, CR0 0XZ250 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Catford → Wapping, Greater London10 mi · 25 min Catford → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)25 mi · 1 h 5 min Catford → College4 mi · 15 min Catford → Avery Hill5 mi · 15 min Catford → Streatham Hill6 mi · 20 min Catford → Stockwell, Greater London7 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 Forest Gate to Catford?: The distance between Forest Gate and Catford is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Catford?: The drive from Forest Gate to Catford takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Catford?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Catford covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Catford from Forest Gate?: Catford lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Catford?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Catford, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9531.

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