How far is it from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Rainham, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 45 mi by road.

What is the best route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Rainham, Greater London?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south-west of Rainham, Greater London.

Which towns do you pass between Rainham, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Towns on the route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Gravesend, Orpington, Hayes, Thornton Heath, Reigate.

Are there charging stations between Rainham, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1317.

Rainham, Greater London London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 45 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h via M25. The distance is 45 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in St. Dunstan's and Stepney Green, Greenwich, Greater London, Bromley, Greater London, Churchill, Greater London, Fernhill, West Sussex. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 45 mi

1 Depart onto Wennington Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Lambs Lane South 1 mi
3 Turn right onto New Road 2 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto New Road 36 yd
5 Exit roundabout slightly left onto New Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout straight onto London Road 34 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto London Road 133 yd
8 Enter roundabout slightly left onto London Road 38 yd
9 Exit roundabout slightly left onto London Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Arterial Road Purfleet 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Arterial Road Purfleet 44 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Arterial Road Purfleet 1 mi
13 Enter rotary straight 1 mi

14 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
15 Merge slightly right onto Canterbury Way 5 mi
16 Continue straight 11 mi
17 Keep slightly left 13 mi
18 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
19 Merge slightly right 6 mi
20 Continue straight 2 mi
21 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
22 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
23 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
24 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
25 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
26 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
27 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
28 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
29 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
30 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
31 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
32 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
33 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
34 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
35 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rainham, Greater London covers roughly the same distance, 45 mi.

Driving directions from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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Along the way

Charging points along the way

326 chargers

11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, HorleyMarriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley, England, RH6 0NT350 kW
Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier
Ferry Terminals
Chelsea Harbour Pier
Ferry Terminals
Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
St. George Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals
Westminster Millennium Pier
Ferry Terminals
Festival Pier
Ferry Terminals
Bankside Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Hookwood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → South Nutfield, Surrey9 mi · 25 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Clapham North28 mi · 55 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → King's Cross, Greater London33 mi · 1 h 15 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Burleys Wood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Bandonhill21 mi · 35 min

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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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Questions and answers

How far is it from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Rainham, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 45 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 45 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Rainham, Greater London?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south-west of Rainham, Greater London.
Which roads does the route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?: The drive from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M25.
Which towns do you pass between Rainham, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Towns on the route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Gravesend, Orpington, Hayes, Thornton Heath, Reigate.
Are there charging stations between Rainham, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rainham, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 1317.

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