How far is it from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest?

The distance between Old Ford and Walthamstow Forest is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest?

The drive from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest?

The fastest route from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Walthamstow Forest from Old Ford?

Walthamstow Forest lies roughly to the north of Old Ford.

Are there charging stations between Old Ford and Walthamstow Forest?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest, 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: 9173.

Old Ford Walthamstow Forest

Distance: 8 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest takes about 20 min via A12. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 5 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Old Ford Road 1 yd
2 Turn right onto Parnell Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Tredegar Road 1 mi
4 Take ramp left 4 mi
5 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
6 Enter rotary left onto Whipps Cross Road 7 yd
7 Exit rotary straight onto Whipps Cross Road 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Lea Bridge Road 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Woodford New Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Forest Road 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Beacontree Avenue 1 mi
12 Continue slightly left onto Pentire Road 1 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Hale End Road 1 mi
14 At roundabout, take exit right onto Wadham Road 161 yd
15 Arrive onto Wadham Road

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The return trip from Walthamstow Forest to Old Ford covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

796 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
1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 2TH160 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Walthamstow Forest → Fairlop Waters5 mi · 15 min Walthamstow Forest → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)31 mi · 1 h Walthamstow Forest → London Stansted Airport (STN)30 mi · 55 min Walthamstow Forest → Newbury, Greater London5 mi · 15 min Walthamstow Forest → Lower Edmonton, Greater London 26 mi · 10 min Walthamstow Forest → Aldborough, Greater London7 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 Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest?: The distance between Old Ford and Walthamstow Forest is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest?: The drive from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest?: The fastest route from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Walthamstow Forest from Old Ford?: Walthamstow Forest lies roughly to the north of Old Ford.
Are there charging stations between Old Ford and Walthamstow Forest?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Old Ford to Walthamstow Forest, 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: 9173.

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