How far is it from Forest Gate to Whalebone?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Whalebone?

The fastest route from Forest Gate to Whalebone covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Whalebone from Forest Gate?

Whalebone lies roughly to the east of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Whalebone?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Whalebone, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); The Halfway House Hub, West Horndon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 5564.

Forest Gate Whalebone

Distance: 9 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Whalebone takes about 20 min via A12. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 9 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 At end of road, turn right onto Cambridge Park 1 mi
7 Enter rotary straight onto Kingfisher Avenue 24 yd
8 Exit rotary left onto Kingfisher Avenue 1 mi
9 Take ramp straight onto Kingfisher Avenue 154 yd
10 Merge slightly right onto Eastern Avenue 1 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Eastern Avenue 1 mi
12 Exit rotary slightly left onto Eastern Avenue 1 mi
13 Enter rotary left onto Eastern Avenue 97 yd

14 Exit rotary left onto Eastern Avenue 4 mi
15 Take exit slightly right onto Eastern Avenue 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Whalebone Lane North 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Whalebone Lane South 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Selinas Lane 1 mi
19 Arrive right onto Selinas Lane

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

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

710 chargers

Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
The Halfway House Hub, West HorndonThe Halfway House Hub, West Horndon, Brentwood, CM13 3LL300 kW
A126, South OckendonA126, South Ockendon, England, RM16 6HH250 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Whalebone → Ilford, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Whalebone → Gooshays7 mi · 15 min Whalebone → Abbey Wood11 mi · 40 min Whalebone → Gidea Park4 mi · 10 min Whalebone → Newbury, Greater London4 mi · 10 min Whalebone → Eastbury, Greater 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 Whalebone?: The distance between Forest Gate and Whalebone is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Whalebone?: The drive from Forest Gate to Whalebone takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Whalebone?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Whalebone covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Whalebone from Forest Gate?: Whalebone lies roughly to the east of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Whalebone?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Whalebone, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); The Halfway House Hub, West Horndon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 5564.

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