How far is it from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road?

The distance between Forest Gate and Old Kent Road is 9 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road?

The drive from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road?

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

Which direction is Old Kent Road from Forest Gate?

Old Kent Road lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Old Kent Road?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10842.

Forest Gate Old Kent Road

Distance: 9 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road takes about 30 min via A13. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 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 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly left onto Brunswick Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Brunswick Road 70 yd
16 At end of road, turn right onto East India Dock Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Commercial Road 1 mi
18 Turn left onto Branch Road 40 yd
19 Continue straight onto Branch Road 2 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Jamaica Road 47 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto Jamaica Road 1 mi
22 Turn left onto St James's Road 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Rolls Road 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Rowcross Street 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Old Kent Road 106 yd
26 Arrive right onto Old Kent Road

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

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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

Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Old Kent Road → Wick, Greater London8 mi · 25 min Old Kent Road → Brick Lane4 mi · 15 min Old Kent Road → Covent Garden4 mi · 15 min Old Kent Road → Blackwall6 mi · 20 min Old Kent Road → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)31 mi · 1 h 10 min Old Kent Road → South Lambeth4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road?: The distance between Forest Gate and Old Kent Road is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road?: The drive from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Old Kent Road from Forest Gate?: Old Kent Road lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Old Kent Road?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Old Kent Road, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10842.

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