How far is it from Forest Gate to Spitalfields?

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

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

The drive from Forest Gate to Spitalfields takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields?

The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields is about 6 mi by road.

How do you drive from Spitalfields to Forest Gate?

The fastest route from Spitalfields to Forest Gate covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Spitalfields?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields, 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: 10508.

Forest Gate Spitalfields

Distance: 6 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Spitalfields takes about 25 min via A11. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 6 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 straight onto Bow Flyover 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Bow Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Mile End Road 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Whitechapel Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Osborn Street 167 yd
13 Turn left onto Wentworth Street 1 mi
14 At end of road, turn right onto Commercial Street 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Hanbury Street 6 yd
16 Arrive right onto Hanbury Street

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

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Charging points along the way

836 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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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Spitalfields → Haverstock5 mi · 25 min Spitalfields → Whitehall, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Spitalfields → Canary Wharf4 mi · 15 min Spitalfields → Saint Pancras4 mi · 15 min Spitalfields → Holloway, Greater London4 mi · 20 min Spitalfields → Vincent Square4 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

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

How far is it from Forest Gate to Spitalfields?: The distance between Forest Gate and Spitalfields is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Spitalfields?: The drive from Forest Gate to Spitalfields takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields?: The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields is about 6 mi by road.
How do you drive from Spitalfields to Forest Gate?: The fastest route from Spitalfields to Forest Gate covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Spitalfields?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Spitalfields, 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: 10508.

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