How far is it from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The distance between Hampstead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 21 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The drive from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The fastest route from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Hampstead?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly to the south-west of Hampstead.

Are there charging stations between Hampstead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), including Albert Street, Slough (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11581.

Hampstead London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Distance: 21 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes about 45 min via M4. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 21 mi

1 Depart 9 yd
2 Turn right onto Frognal 172 yd
3 Turn right onto Redington Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Heath Drive 111 yd
5 Turn right onto Ferncroft Avenue 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto Platt's Lane 19 yd
7 Turn left onto Briardale Gardens 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto Finchley Road 127 yd
9 Turn right 20 yd
10 Merge slightly left onto Hendon Way 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 169 yd
12 Keep slightly right 101 yd
13 Enter rotary slightly left 3 yd

14 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
15 Merge slightly right onto North Circular Road 5 mi
16 Enter rotary straight onto Hanger Lane 141 yd
17 Exit rotary straight onto Hanger Lane 3 mi
18 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great West Road 1 mi
19 Exit rotary straight onto Great West Road 1 mi
20 Take exit slightly left 7 mi
21 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
22 Keep slightly left 1 mi
23 Merge slightly right onto Heathrow Airport Spur Road 1 mi
24 Keep slightly right 101 yd
25 Turn slightly right 61 yd
26 Continue straight onto Tunnel Road East 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Inner Ring East 1 mi
28 Turn straight onto Cosmopolitan Way 1 mi
29 Turn slightly left 128 yd
30 Turn right 133 yd
31 Enter roundabout left 53 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
33 At end of road, turn sharp right 1 mi
34 Arrive right

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The return trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hampstead covers roughly the same distance, 21 mi.

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Charging points along the way

769 chargers

Albert Street, SloughAlbert Street, Slough, England, SL1 1EL350 kW
M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
M4 Heston Services, HounslowM4 Heston Services, Hounslow, TW5 9NB 250 kW
M4 Services Heston Westbound, HounslowM4 Services Heston Westbound, Hounslow, TW5 9NB250 kW

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The distance between Hampstead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The drive from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The fastest route from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Hampstead?: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly to the south-west of Hampstead.
Are there charging stations between Hampstead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hampstead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), including Albert Street, Slough (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11581.

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