How far is it from Forest Gate to Eltham?

The distance between Forest Gate and Eltham is 10 mi by road.

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

The drive from Forest Gate to Eltham takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Eltham?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Eltham covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Eltham from Forest Gate?

Eltham lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Eltham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Eltham, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8711.

Forest Gate Eltham

Distance: 10 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Eltham takes about 25 min via A12. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 10 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 1 mi
15 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
16 Continue left onto Rochester Way 1 mi
17 Enter rotary left onto Well Hall Road 126 yd
18 Exit rotary left onto Well Hall Road 1 mi
19 Arrive left onto Court Yard

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The return trip from Eltham to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Charging points along the way

833 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 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

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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

Eltham → Green Street West10 mi · 25 min Eltham → Bopeep14 mi · 20 min Eltham → Maypole, Greater London14 mi · 20 min Eltham → Alibon14 mi · 30 min Eltham → Lewisham Central4 mi · 10 min Eltham → Charlton, Greater London5 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 Eltham?: The distance between Forest Gate and Eltham is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Eltham?: The drive from Forest Gate to Eltham takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Eltham?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Eltham covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Eltham from Forest Gate?: Eltham lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Eltham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Eltham, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8711.

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