How far is it from Forest Gate to Hackney Central?

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

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Hackney Central?

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Hackney Central?

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

Which direction is Hackney Central from Forest Gate?

Hackney Central lies roughly to the west of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Hackney Central?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Hackney Central, 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: 9660.

Forest Gate Hackney Central

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Hackney Central takes about 20 min via A12. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 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 Turn left onto Bush Road 1 mi
7 Turn right onto High Road Leytonstone 94 yd
8 Enter rotary slightly left 30 yd
9 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right onto Eastern Avenue 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 69 yd
13 Turn right onto Eastway 104 yd

14 Turn straight 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Homerton High Street 1 mi
16 Continue slightly right onto Urswick Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Lower Clapton Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Dalston Lane 1 mi
19 Turn sharp left onto Amhurst Road 118 yd
20 Turn right onto Marcon Place 166 yd
21 Arrive right onto Marcon Place

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

786 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
75 Balham Hill75 Balham Hill, England, SW12 9DP175 kW
Northend Rd, ErithNorthend Rd, Erith, DA8 3RF175 kW

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Hackney Central → Puddle Dock5 mi · 20 min Hackney Central → King's Cross, Greater London4 mi · 20 min Hackney Central → Tollington4 mi · 20 min Hackney Central → Wood Green, Greater London6 mi · 25 min Hackney Central → Former Roman catholic diocese of London4 mi · 20 min Hackney Central → Unity Place5 mi · 20 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 Hackney Central?: The distance between Forest Gate and Hackney Central is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Hackney Central?: The drive from Forest Gate to Hackney Central takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Hackney Central?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Hackney Central covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Hackney Central from Forest Gate?: Hackney Central lies roughly to the west of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Hackney Central?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Hackney Central, 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: 9660.

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