How far is Boston, MA from Roxbury, MA?
The driving distance from Boston, MA to Roxbury, MA is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
This historic Boston neighborhood, often called "Southie," is situated south of downtown Boston and the Fort Point Channel, with Dorchester Bay to its east and south.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boston and Roxbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boston and Roxbury.
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Start on Tremont Street
3078 ft · 2 min · Tremont Street
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Turn right onto Stuart Street
551 ft · 21 sec · Stuart Street
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Turn right onto Charles Street South
77 m · 9 sec · Charles Street South
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Turn left onto Park Plaza
102 m · 18 sec · Park Plaza
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Keep left to continue on Columbus Avenue
1.6 mi · 5 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
2083 ft · 1 min · Tremont Street
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1373 ft · 54 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
135 m · 17 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn slight right onto Fort Avenue
1356 ft · 58 sec · Fort Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Street
111 m · 17 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto Beech Glen Street
805 ft · 34 sec · Beech Glen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beech Glen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston and Roxbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Columbus Avenue
Keep left to continue on Columbus Avenue
1.58 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boston and Mostly Sunny near Roxbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boston to Roxbury?
The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Boston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Boston and 1.8 miles from Roxbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boston and Mostly Sunny near Roxbury.
Stop Ideas Near South Boston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Boston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Roxbury. Straight-line distance: 2.93 mi (4.72 km).
#1 Boston
The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.
| Population | 691,531 |
| Coordinates | 42.3584300, -71.0597700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roxbury
Roxbury is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3251000, -71.0953300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxbury (-71.09533, 42.3251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.11 | $0.53 | $1.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $0.81 | $1.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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