How far is it from Forest Gate to Woolwich?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Woolwich?

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

Which direction is Woolwich from Forest Gate?

Woolwich lies roughly to the south-east of Forest Gate.

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Woolwich?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Woolwich, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8677.

Forest Gate Woolwich

Distance: 9 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Woolwich takes about 30 min via A12. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 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 4 mi

14 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Enter rotary straight onto Woolwich Road 32 yd
16 Exit rotary slightly left onto Woolwich Road 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout left onto Woolwich Road 45 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Woolwich Road 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout straight onto Woolwich Road 25 yd
20 Exit roundabout straight onto Woolwich Road 1 mi
21 Enter rotary left onto Woolwich Church Street 66 yd
22 Exit rotary left onto Woolwich Church Street 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout straight onto John Wilson Street 110 yd
24 Exit roundabout straight onto John Wilson Street 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Castile Road 83 yd
26 Turn right onto Monk Street 57 yd
27 Turn left onto Calderwood Street 109 yd
28 Arrive left onto Calderwood Street

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

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Charging points along the way

831 chargers

Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 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

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Woolwich → Poverest9 mi · 25 min Woolwich → Peninsula4 mi · 10 min Woolwich → Eltham South5 mi · 20 min Woolwich → Ilford, Greater London7 mi · 25 min Woolwich → St. Dunstan's and Stepney Green7 mi · 20 min Woolwich → Bermondsey8 mi · 25 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 Woolwich?: The distance between Forest Gate and Woolwich is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Woolwich?: The drive from Forest Gate to Woolwich takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Woolwich?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Woolwich covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Woolwich from Forest Gate?: Woolwich lies roughly to the south-east of Forest Gate.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Woolwich?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Woolwich, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8677.

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