What is the best route from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London?

The fastest route from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Charing Cross, Greater London from Kensington, Greater London?

Charing Cross, Greater London lies roughly to the east of Kensington, Greater London.

Are there charging stations between Kensington, Greater London and Charing Cross, Greater London?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London, including M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 11601.

Kensington, Greater London Charing Cross, Greater London

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London takes about 15 min via A315. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 4 mi

1 Depart left 42 yd
2 Turn left onto Derry Street 108 yd
3 Turn right onto Kensington High Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Kensington Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Kensington Gore 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Kensington Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Knightsbridge 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Knightsbridge 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right onto Piccadilly 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Constitution Hill 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Queens Gardens 120 yd
12 Turn left onto The Mall 1 mi
13 Keep slightly right onto King Charles I Island 47 yd

14 Keep slightly left onto Trafalgar Square 133 yd
15 Turn right 20 yd
16 Turn right onto Duncannon Street 129 yd
17 Turn slightly left onto Strand 10 yd
18 Turn right 37 yd
19 Arrive left

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The return trip from Charing Cross, Greater London to Kensington, Greater London covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Charging points along the way

837 chargers

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
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 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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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Charing Cross, Greater London → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)18 mi · 45 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Redcliffe4 mi · 20 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Northcote6 mi · 25 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Kings Cross, Greater London 24 mi · 15 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Haverstock4 mi · 15 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Shaftesbury, Greater London5 mi · 20 min

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

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How far is it from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London?: The distance between Kensington, Greater London and Charing Cross, Greater London is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London?: The drive from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London?: The fastest route from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Charing Cross, Greater London from Kensington, Greater London?: Charing Cross, Greater London lies roughly to the east of Kensington, Greater London.
Are there charging stations between Kensington, Greater London and Charing Cross, Greater London?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kensington, Greater London to Charing Cross, Greater London, including M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 11601.

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