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

The fastest route from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

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

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

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

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

Tower Hamlets, Greater London London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Distance: 21 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes about 55 min via M4. The distance is 21 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions47 · 21 mi

1 Depart onto Chamber Street 30 yd
2 Turn left onto Leman Street 49 yd
3 Turn left onto Prescot Street 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left onto Mansell Street 1 mi
5 Merge sharp right onto Tower Hill 66 yd
6 Take exit slightly left onto Tower Hill 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Byward Street 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Lower Thames Street 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Upper Thames Street 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Upper Thames Street 51 yd
11 Continue straight onto Blackfriars Underpass 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Victoria Embankment 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Victoria Embankment 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue 1 mi
15 Turn left onto King Charles I Island 63 yd
16 Keep slightly left onto Trafalgar Square 50 yd
17 Continue straight onto Cockspur Street 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Pall Mall 1 mi
19 Continue right onto St. James's Street 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Piccadilly 2 mi
21 Merge slightly right onto Brompton Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Thurloe Place 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Cromwell Gardens 151 yd
24 Continue straight onto Cromwell Road 2 mi
25 Continue straight onto Talgarth Road 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Hammersmith Flyover 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Great West Road 1 mi
28 Enter rotary slightly left onto Hogarth Lane 79 yd
29 Exit rotary straight onto Hogarth Lane 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Ellesmere Road 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Cedars Road 1 mi
32 Continue straight onto Great West Road 1 mi
33 Keep slightly right 8 mi
34 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
35 Keep slightly left 1 mi
36 Merge slightly right onto Heathrow Airport Spur Road 1 mi
37 Keep slightly right 101 yd
38 Turn slightly right 61 yd
39 Continue straight onto Tunnel Road East 1 mi
40 Continue straight onto Inner Ring East 1 mi
41 Turn straight onto Cosmopolitan Way 1 mi
42 Turn slightly left 128 yd
43 Turn right 133 yd
44 Enter roundabout left 53 yd
45 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
46 At end of road, turn sharp right 1 mi
47 Arrive right

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

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Charging points along the way

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

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How far is it from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The distance between Tower Hamlets, Greater London and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 21 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The drive from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The fastest route from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 21 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly to the west of Tower Hamlets, Greater London.
Are there charging stations between Tower Hamlets, Greater London and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 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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