How far is it from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY)?

The distance between Thornton Heath and London City Airport (LCY) is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY)?

The drive from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY)?

The fastest route from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY) covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Thornton Heath?

London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the north-east of Thornton Heath.

Are there charging stations between Thornton Heath and London City Airport (LCY)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY), including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9801.

Thornton Heath London City Airport (LCY)

Distance: 16 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY) takes about 45 min via A2. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 10 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions42 · 16 mi

1 Depart onto Brigstock Road 11 yd
2 Turn right onto High Street 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Whitehorse Lane 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Clifton Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Selhurst Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Penge Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Croydon Road 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Green Lane 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Thesiger Road 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Kent House Road 1 mi
12 Turn slightly right onto Kent House Lane 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Bell Green Lane 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Haseltine Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Stanton Way 113 yd
16 Continue slightly right onto Stanton Way 25 yd
17 Turn right onto Perry Hill 39 yd
18 Keep slightly left onto Bell Green 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Perry Hill 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Catford Hill 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Catford Road 1 mi
22 Turn slightly left onto Rushey Green 105 yd
23 Turn right onto Brownhill Road 159 yd
24 Keep slightly left onto Brownhill Road 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto St. Mildred's Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Westhorne Avenue 1 mi
27 Enter rotary straight onto Sidcup Road 6 yd
28 Exit rotary left onto Sidcup Road 1 mi
29 Keep slightly right onto Kidbrooke Park Road 1 mi
30 Merge slightly right onto Rochester Way Relief Road 3 mi
31 Keep slightly right onto Silvertown Tunnel Approach 2 mi
32 Enter rotary left onto Silvertown Way 1 mi
33 Exit rotary slightly left onto Silvertown Way 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto North Woolwich Road 1 mi
35 Turn slightly left onto Connaught Bridge 1 mi
36 Enter rotary slightly left onto Connaught Road 73 yd
37 Exit rotary slightly left onto Connaught Road 138 yd
38 At roundabout, take exit right onto Connaught Road 175 yd
39 Turn left onto Hartmann Road 1 mi
40 Turn left 58 yd
41 Turn right 133 yd
42 Arrive left

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The return trip from London City Airport (LCY) to Thornton Heath covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

741 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 kW
Purley WayPurley Way250 kW
Purley WayPurley Way, England, CR0 0XZ250 kW
The Liberty Shopping Centre, RomfordThe Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, RM1 3JT250 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Bankside Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

London City Airport (LCY) → Trinity Buoy Wharf4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Ilford, Greater London6 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Spitalfields and Banglatown7 mi · 25 min London City Airport (LCY) → Canning Town North4 mi · 15 min London City Airport (LCY) → Homerton7 mi · 20 min London City Airport (LCY) → Southend, Greater London10 mi · 30 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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How far is it from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY)?: The distance between Thornton Heath and London City Airport (LCY) is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY)?: The drive from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY)?: The fastest route from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY) covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Thornton Heath?: London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the north-east of Thornton Heath.
Are there charging stations between Thornton Heath and London City Airport (LCY)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Thornton Heath to London City Airport (LCY), including Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW); Purley Way (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 9801.

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