How far is it from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London?

The distance between Heath Side and Barking, Greater London is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London?

The drive from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London?

The fastest route from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Barking, Greater London from Heath Side?

Barking, Greater London lies roughly to the north-west of Heath Side.

Are there charging stations between Heath Side and Barking, Greater London?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London, including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 3847.

Heath Side Barking, Greater London

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London takes about 25 min via A13. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto Oakfield Lane 55 yd
2 Exit roundabout left onto Oakfield Lane 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Heath Lane Upper 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Princes Road 2 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Princes Road 35 yd
6 Exit roundabout straight onto Princes Road 1 mi
7 Take ramp straight 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right onto Canterbury Way 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Canterbury Way 3 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Enter rotary slightly left onto Arterial Road Purfleet 106 yd
12 Exit rotary straight onto Arterial Road Purfleet 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Arterial Road Purfleet 73 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Arterial Road Purfleet 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto London Road 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout left 17 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
18 Keep slightly right 174 yd
19 Merge slightly right 7 mi
20 Take exit slightly left onto Alfred's Way 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Movers Lane 1 mi
22 At end of road, turn left onto Ripple Road 1 mi
23 Turn left onto King Edward's Road 32 yd
24 Turn right onto Salting Street 78 yd
25 Turn left onto Mast Street 29 yd
26 Arrive right onto Mast Street

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The return trip from Barking, Greater London to Heath Side covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

673 chargers

EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
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

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Top attractions along the route

Barking Riverside
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Barking Riverside is a major new development on the Thames in east London, built on former industrial land where the River Roding meets the Thames. Access via A13 Junction 3, then A1306 through Barking, or A406 North Circular to A13 eastbound. Popular routes include short hops from Dagenham (8km) and longer drives from Canary Wharf (22km). The area has excellent EV charging infrastructure with over 4450 public points nearby. The centrepiece is the new Overground station with its distinctive curved glass canopy.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Barking, Greater London → Forest Gate South5 mi · 15 min Barking, Greater London → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)50 mi · 1 h 5 min Barking, Greater London → Becontree, Greater London4 mi · 10 min Barking, Greater London → North Woolwich4 mi · 10 min Barking, Greater London → Valence GB4 mi · 15 min Barking, Greater London → South Woodford7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London?: The distance between Heath Side and Barking, Greater London is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London?: The drive from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London?: The fastest route from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Barking, Greater London from Heath Side?: Barking, Greater London lies roughly to the north-west of Heath Side.
Are there charging stations between Heath Side and Barking, Greater London?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Heath Side to Barking, Greater London, including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 3847.

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