How far is it from Forest Gate to Lewisham?

The distance between Forest Gate and Lewisham is 9 mi by road.

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

The drive from Forest Gate to Lewisham takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Lewisham?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Lewisham covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Lewisham from Forest Gate?

Lewisham lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Lewisham?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Lewisham, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9287.

Forest Gate Lewisham

Distance: 9 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Lewisham takes about 30 min via A12. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 9 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 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Enter rotary left onto Shooters Hill Road 157 yd
16 Exit rotary left onto Shooters Hill Road 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Shooters Hill Road 58 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Shooters Hill Road 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Wat Tyler Road 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Lewisham Hill 1 mi
21 Continue slightly left onto Lewisham Road 1 mi
22 Continue U-turn onto Lewisham Road 7 yd
23 Arrive left onto Lewisham Road

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The return trip from Lewisham to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 9 mi.

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Charging points along the way

862 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

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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

Lewisham → Hoxton9 mi · 30 min Lewisham → East Dulwich5 mi · 15 min Lewisham → Sydenham, Greater London5 mi · 20 min Lewisham → Woolwich5 mi · 15 min Lewisham → East India and Lansbury5 mi · 20 min Lewisham → East Wickham6 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 Lewisham?: The distance between Forest Gate and Lewisham is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Lewisham?: The drive from Forest Gate to Lewisham takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Lewisham?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Lewisham covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Lewisham from Forest Gate?: Lewisham lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Lewisham?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Lewisham, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9287.

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