How far is Roxbury, MA from Boston, MA?
The driving distance from Roxbury, MA to Boston, 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 25m 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 Roxbury and Boston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury and Boston.
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Start on Beech Glen Street
130 m · 24 sec · Beech Glen Street
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Turn left onto Fort Avenue
692 ft · 32 sec · Fort Avenue
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Turn right onto Centre Street
825 ft · 33 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left onto Gardner Street
107 m · 12 sec · Gardner Street
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Turn right onto Elmwood Street
130 m · 19 sec · Elmwood Street
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Turn left
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Tremont Street
2612 ft · 2 min · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto Saint Cyprians Place
104 m · 13 sec · Saint Cyprians Place
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Stuart Street
777 ft · 29 sec · Stuart Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Stuart Street
1146 ft · 47 sec · Stuart Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
550 ft · 24 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Essex Street
100 m · 13 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto Chauncy Street
980 ft · 40 sec · Chauncy Street
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Continue on Arch Street
955 ft · 39 sec · Arch Street
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Turn left onto Milk Street
84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street
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Continue on Washington Street
737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street
144 m · 20 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Tremont Street
102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roxbury and Boston.
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
Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.28 mi · 00h 04m
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 Roxbury and Mostly Sunny near Boston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roxbury to Boston?
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 Roxbury and 1.8 miles from Boston.
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 8:04 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 Roxbury and Mostly Sunny near Boston.
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 Roxbury and Boston. Straight-line distance: 2.93 mi (4.72 km).
#1 Roxbury
Roxbury is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3251000, -71.0953300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
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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