How far is Russell, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Russell, MA to Boston, MA is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.57 mi
01h 49m
Flight
92.73 mi
149.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.73 mi
Kilometers
149.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.57 mi
Kilometers
169.9 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Russell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Russell
52.4 mi
00h 54m
To Boston
53.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Russell and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Huntington Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Huntington Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on South Station

    1718 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Kneeland Street

    525 ft · 22 sec · Kneeland Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1345 ft · 53 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Summer Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Devonshire Street

    687 ft · 32 sec · Devonshire Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    53 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Arch Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Milk Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Milk Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Street

    737 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
93.5 mi · 89%
Westfield Road
3.77 mi · 4%
Russell Road
3.56 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.81 mi · 1%
North Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Friendlys Way
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

93.5 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
92.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 54m from Russell
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Russell and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russell to Boston?

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Russell and 53.1 miles from Boston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.47 one way or $28.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russell and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Boston. Straight-line distance: 92.73 mi (149.24 km).

Russell

#1 Russell

Town in the U.

Population1,787
Coordinates42.1898100, -72.8592600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington Road (-72.859207, 42.189831)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.47
Round trip
$28.94
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.47 $28.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.36 $32.71
Premium $4.80 $17.85 $35.70
Diesel $4.49 $16.70 $33.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Boston. The current time is 01:56:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.