How far is it from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common?

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

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

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

What is the best route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common?

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

What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common?

The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common is about 9 mi by road.

How do you drive from Woolwich Common to Forest Gate?

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

Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Woolwich Common?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW), Ramac Way (300 kW), Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8703.

Forest Gate Woolwich Common

Distance: 9 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common takes about 30 min via A12. The distance is 9 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 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 left onto Shooters Hill Road 25 yd
16 Exit rotary slightly left onto Shooters Hill Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Charlton Park Lane 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Ha Ha Road 1 mi
19 Turn sharp right onto Woolwich Common 1 mi
20 Arrive left onto Woolwich Common

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

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Charging points along the way

835 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

Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Woolwich Common → Lesnes Abbey4 mi · 15 min Woolwich Common → Thamesmead5 mi · 15 min Woolwich Common → Bermondsey8 mi · 25 min Woolwich Common → Mayfield, Greater London12 mi · 30 min Woolwich Common → Repton Park15 mi · 35 min Woolwich Common → Falconwood and Welling4 mi · 10 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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Woolwich Common lies roughly to the south of Forest Gate.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common?: The distance between Forest Gate and Woolwich Common is 9 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common?: The drive from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common?: The fastest route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
What is the shortest route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common?: The shortest driving route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common is about 9 mi by road.
How do you drive from Woolwich Common to Forest Gate?: The fastest route from Woolwich Common to Forest Gate covers 9 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Are there charging stations between Forest Gate and Woolwich Common?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Forest Gate to Woolwich Common, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW), Ramac Way (300 kW), Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 8703.

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