How far is it from Forest Gate to Chigwell?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Chigwell?

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

Which direction is Chigwell from Forest Gate?

Chigwell lies roughly to the north-east of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Chigwell?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Chigwell, 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: 5536.

Forest Gate Chigwell

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Chigwell takes about 20 min via A113. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 7 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 Turn right onto Hermon Hill 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Chigwell Road 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left onto Chigwell Road 167 yd
11 Exit rotary straight onto Chigwell Road 2 mi
12 Enter roundabout left onto Chigwell Road 10 yd
13 Exit roundabout left onto Chigwell Road 1 mi
14 Continue straight onto High Road 1 mi
15 Arrive onto High Road

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

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Charging points along the way

694 chargers

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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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Chigwell → Trinity Buoy Wharf12 mi · 25 min Chigwell → Barkingside, Greater London 24 mi · 10 min Chigwell → Hobbs Cross, Essex6 mi · 10 min Chigwell → Rise Park, Greater London6 mi · 15 min Chigwell → Hackney9 mi · 25 min Chigwell → Leytonstone10 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 Chigwell?: The distance between Forest Gate and Chigwell is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Chigwell?: The drive from Forest Gate to Chigwell takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Chigwell?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Chigwell covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Chigwell from Forest Gate?: Chigwell lies roughly to the north-east of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Chigwell?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Chigwell, 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: 5536.

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