How far is it from Forest Gate to Poplar?

The distance between Forest Gate and Poplar is 5 mi by road.

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

The drive from Forest Gate to Poplar takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Poplar?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Poplar covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Poplar from Forest Gate?

Poplar lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Poplar?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Poplar, 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: 8939.

Forest Gate Poplar

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Poplar takes about 15 min via A12. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 5 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 U-turn onto East India Dock Road 41 yd
18 Arrive onto East India Dock Road

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The return trip from Poplar to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

815 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
117 Whitehorse Road117 Whitehorse Road, England, CR0 2LG180 kW
75 Balham Hill75 Balham Hill, England, SW12 9DP175 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Poplar → St. Peter's, Greater London7 mi · 25 min Poplar → Langbourn4 mi · 15 min Poplar → Boleyn4 mi · 15 min Poplar → Billingsgate, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Poplar → Evelyn4 mi · 15 min Poplar → Diocese of London4 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 Poplar?: The distance between Forest Gate and Poplar is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Poplar?: The drive from Forest Gate to Poplar takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Poplar?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Poplar covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Poplar from Forest Gate?: Poplar lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Poplar?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Poplar, 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: 8939.

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