What is the best route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?

The fastest route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Tower Hamlets, Greater London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Tower Hamlets, Greater London lies roughly to the east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Are there charging stations between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tower Hamlets, Greater London?

Yes. You can charge along the route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London, 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: 12113.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Tower Hamlets, Greater London

Distance: 21 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London takes about 1 h via M4. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 21 mi

1 Depart straight 1 mi
2 Turn left 101 yd
3 At end of road, turn right 38 yd
4 Turn right 147 yd
5 Turn slightly right 66 yd
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Courtney Road 157 yd
9 Continue slightly left onto Chester Road 137 yd
10 Turn left onto Inner Ring West 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Tunnel Road West 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right onto Tunnel Road West 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Heathrow Airport Spur Road 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 57 yd
15 Take exit slightly left 9 mi
16 Merge slightly left onto Great West Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Cedars Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Ellesmere Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Hogarth Lane 1 mi
20 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great West Road 33 yd
21 Exit rotary straight onto Great West Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Hammersmith Flyover 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Talgarth Road 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto West Cromwell Road 2 mi
25 Continue straight onto Cromwell Gardens 168 yd
26 Continue straight onto Thurloe Place 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Brompton Road 1 mi
28 Turn right onto Knightsbridge 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Knightsbridge 1 mi
30 Keep slightly right onto Piccadilly 1 mi
31 Turn left onto Constitution Hill 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Queens Gardens 120 yd
33 Turn left onto The Mall 1 mi
34 Keep slightly right onto King Charles I Island 47 yd
35 Keep slightly right onto Charing Cross 38 yd
36 Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue 1 mi
37 At end of road, turn left onto Victoria Embankment 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Blackfriars Underpass 1 mi
39 Continue straight onto Upper Thames Street 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto Lower Thames Street 1 mi
41 Continue straight onto Byward Street 1 mi
42 Continue straight onto Tower Hill 1 mi
43 Continue right onto Tower Hill 128 yd
44 Turn left onto Mansell Street 103 yd
45 Continue straight onto Royal Mint Street 1 mi
46 Turn left onto Leman Street 77 yd
47 Turn left onto Chamber Street 30 yd
48 Arrive onto Chamber Street

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

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Charging points along the way

837 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
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
M4 Heston Services, HounslowM4 Heston Services, Hounslow, TW5 9NB 250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Chelsea Harbour Pier
Ferry Terminals
St. George Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Thames River Boats
Ferry Terminals
Westminster Millennium Pier
Ferry Terminals
Festival Pier
Ferry Terminals
Bankside Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Tower Hamlets, Greater London → Highbury, Greater London4 mi · 20 min Tower Hamlets, Greater London → Kings Cross, Greater London 25 mi · 20 min Tower Hamlets, Greater London → Wick, Greater London4 mi · 20 min Tower Hamlets, Greater London → Stoke Newington Central4 mi · 20 min Tower Hamlets, Greater London → London City Airport (LCY)7 mi · 25 min Tower Hamlets, Greater London → High Wycombe35 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tower Hamlets, Greater London is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: The drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: The fastest route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Tower Hamlets, Greater London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: Tower Hamlets, Greater London lies roughly to the east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Are there charging stations between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: Yes. You can charge along the route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tower Hamlets, Greater London, 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: 12113.

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