How far is it from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks?

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

How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks?

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks?

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

Which direction is Surrey Docks from Forest Gate?

Surrey Docks lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Surrey Docks?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10440.

Forest Gate Surrey Docks

Distance: 9 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks takes about 30 min via A13. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 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 Brunel Road 96 yd
21 Exit roundabout left onto Brunel Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Salter Road 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Downtown Road 171 yd
24 Turn left onto Somerford Way 26 yd
25 Arrive right onto Somerford Way

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

829 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 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
117 Whitehorse Road117 Whitehorse Road, England, CR0 2LG180 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Surrey Docks → Ratcliff4 mi · 15 min Surrey Docks → St. Dunstan's and Stepney Green4 mi · 15 min Surrey Docks → Greenwich, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Surrey Docks → Faraday4 mi · 15 min Surrey Docks → Tower of London4 mi · 15 min Surrey Docks → East Walworth4 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 Surrey Docks?: The distance between Forest Gate and Surrey Docks is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks?: The drive from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Surrey Docks from Forest Gate?: Surrey Docks lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Surrey Docks?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Surrey Docks, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Purley Way (250 kW); The Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10440.

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