How far is it from Hackney Central to Forest Gate?

The distance between Hackney Central and Forest Gate is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hackney Central to Forest Gate?

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

What is the best route from Hackney Central to Forest Gate?

The fastest route from Hackney Central to Forest Gate covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Forest Gate from Hackney Central?

Forest Gate lies roughly to the east of Hackney Central.

Are there charging stations between Hackney Central and Forest Gate?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hackney Central to Forest Gate, 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: 9662.

Hackney Central Forest Gate

Distance: 7 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Hackney Central to Forest Gate takes about 20 min via A12. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 7 mi

1 Depart left onto Marcon Place 166 yd
2 Turn right onto Amhurst Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Mare Street 156 yd
4 Turn left onto Morning Lane 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Wick Road 1 mi
6 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly right onto East Cross Route 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Eastern Avenue 2 mi

9 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left onto High Road Leytonstone 1 mi
11 Exit rotary straight onto High Road Leytonstone 77 yd
12 Turn left onto Bush Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Blake Hall Road 1 mi
14 Continue straight onto Centre Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Woodford Road 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Brooking Road 162 yd
17 Arrive right onto Moore Walk

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The return trip from Forest Gate to Hackney Central covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Charging points along the way

790 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
75 Balham Hill75 Balham Hill, England, SW12 9DP175 kW
Northend Rd, ErithNorthend Rd, Erith, DA8 3RF175 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Forest Gate → London Luton Airport (LTN)46 mi · 1 h 5 min Forest Gate → Hoe Street5 mi · 15 min Forest Gate → Docklands4 mi · 15 min Forest Gate → William Morris5 mi · 20 min Forest Gate → Bishopsgate, Greater London7 mi · 25 min Forest Gate → Higham Hill8 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Hackney Central to Forest Gate?: The distance between Hackney Central and Forest Gate is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hackney Central to Forest Gate?: The drive from Hackney Central to Forest Gate takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Hackney Central to Forest Gate?: The fastest route from Hackney Central to Forest Gate covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Forest Gate from Hackney Central?: Forest Gate lies roughly to the east of Hackney Central.
Are there charging stations between Hackney Central and Forest Gate?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hackney Central to Forest Gate, 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: 9662.

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