How far is it from Forest Gate to South Hackney?

The distance between Forest Gate and South Hackney is 6 mi by road.

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

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

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

The fastest route from Forest Gate to South Hackney covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is South Hackney from Forest Gate?

South Hackney lies roughly to the west of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and South Hackney?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to South Hackney, 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: 9554.

Forest Gate South Hackney

Distance: 6 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Forest Gate to South Hackney takes about 20 min via A12. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 6 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 left 74 yd
13 Continue straight onto Eastway 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn right onto Wick Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Victoria Park Road 1 mi
16 At roundabout, take exit right onto Lauriston Road 1 mi
17 Turn right 46 yd
18 Arrive straight

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The return trip from South Hackney to Forest Gate covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Charging points along the way

804 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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South Hackney → Caledonian5 mi · 20 min South Hackney → St. Mary's, Greater London 24 mi · 15 min South Hackney → Dowgate4 mi · 20 min South Hackney → Bank, Greater London4 mi · 20 min South Hackney → Woodford, Greater London6 mi · 15 min South Hackney → Larkswood9 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 South Hackney?: The distance between Forest Gate and South Hackney is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to South Hackney?: The drive from Forest Gate to South Hackney takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to South Hackney?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to South Hackney covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is South Hackney from Forest Gate?: South Hackney lies roughly to the west of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and South Hackney?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to South Hackney, 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: 9554.

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