How far is it from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?

The distance between Woolwich Common and Tower Hamlets, Greater London is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?

The drive from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?

The fastest route from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Tower Hamlets, Greater London from Woolwich Common?

Tower Hamlets, Greater London lies roughly to the west of Woolwich Common.

Are there charging stations between Woolwich Common and Tower Hamlets, Greater London?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10547.

Woolwich Common Tower Hamlets, Greater London

Distance: 8 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London takes about 25 min via A102. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 8 mi

1 Depart right onto Woolwich Common 145 yd
2 Turn sharp left onto Ha Ha Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Charlton Park Lane 1 mi
4 Continue slightly left onto Charlton Park Lane 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn right onto Shooters Hill Road 1 mi
6 Enter rotary slightly left onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach 160 yd
7 Exit rotary slightly left onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach 2 mi
9 Keep slightly left onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach 74 yd
10 Keep slightly right onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly right onto East India Dock Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Commercial Road 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Devonport Street 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn right onto Cable Street 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Leman Street 77 yd
17 Turn left onto Chamber Street 30 yd
18 Arrive onto Chamber Street

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The return trip from Tower Hamlets, Greater London to Woolwich Common covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

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Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Masthead Close, DartfordMasthead Close, Dartford, England, DA2 6QF250 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

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Top attractions along the route

Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Woolwich Ferry North 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 → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)21 mi · 55 min Tower Hamlets, Greater London → Stoke Newington Central4 mi · 20 min Tower Hamlets, Greater London → London City Airport (LCY)7 mi · 25 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 Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: The distance between Woolwich Common and Tower Hamlets, Greater London is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: The drive from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: The fastest route from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Tower Hamlets, Greater London from Woolwich Common?: Tower Hamlets, Greater London lies roughly to the west of Woolwich Common.
Are there charging stations between Woolwich Common and Tower Hamlets, Greater London?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Woolwich Common to Tower Hamlets, Greater London, including Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW); Masthead Close, Dartford (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 10547.

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