How far is it from Forest Gate to Tower?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Tower?

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

Which direction is Tower from Forest Gate?

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

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Tower?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Tower, 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: 10646.

Forest Gate Tower

Distance: 6 miDuration: 25 min

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

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Driving directions18 · 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 Continue straight onto Whitechapel High Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Aldgate High Street 1 mi

14 Turn slightly left onto Fenchurch Street 104 yd
15 Turn left onto Lloyd's Avenue 165 yd
16 Turn slightly right onto Cooper's Row 103 yd
17 Turn right onto Pepys Street 21 yd
18 Arrive right onto Pepys Street

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

840 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

Tower → Honor Oak6 mi · 25 min Tower → Vassall4 mi · 20 min Tower → Camden Area5 mi · 20 min Tower → Hans Town5 mi · 20 min Tower → Herne Hill, Greater London 25 mi · 20 min Tower → Temple Mills6 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 Tower?: The distance between Forest Gate and Tower is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Tower?: The drive from Forest Gate to Tower takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Tower?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Tower covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Tower from Forest Gate?: Tower lies roughly to the south-west of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Tower?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Tower, 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: 10646.

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