How far is it from Forest Gate to Eltham North?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Eltham North?

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

What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Eltham North?

The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Eltham North is about 10 mi by road.

How do you drive from Eltham North to Forest Gate?

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

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Eltham North?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Eltham North, including Ramac Way (300 kW), Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW), Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8719.

Forest Gate Eltham North

Distance: 10 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Eltham North takes about 25 min via A12. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 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 Rochester Way 82 yd
18 Exit rotary left onto Rochester Way 1 mi
19 Turn right onto Westmount Road 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Earlshall Road 1 mi
21 Arrive right onto Earlshall Road

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

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Charging points along the way

834 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 destinations close by

Eltham North → Blackheath, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Eltham North → New Cross, Greater London6 mi · 15 min Eltham North → Bethnal Green South9 mi · 25 min Eltham North → Loxford12 mi · 25 min Eltham North → Glyndon4 mi · 15 min Eltham North → Chislehurst4 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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Eltham North lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Eltham North?: The distance between Forest Gate and Eltham North is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Eltham North?: The drive from Forest Gate to Eltham North takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Eltham North?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Eltham North covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Eltham North?: The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Eltham North is about 10 mi by road.
How do you drive from Eltham North to Forest Gate?: The fastest route from Eltham North to Forest Gate covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Eltham North?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Eltham North, including Ramac Way (300 kW), Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW), Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8719.

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