How far is it from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

The distance between Hackney Central and Russell Square is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

The drive from Hackney Central to Russell Square takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Hackney Central to Russell Square?

The fastest route from Hackney Central to Russell Square covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Russell Square from Hackney Central?

Russell Square lies roughly to the south-west of Hackney Central.

Are there charging stations between Hackney Central and Russell Square?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Hackney Central to Russell Square, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW); 75 Balham Hill (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 10980.

Hackney Central Russell Square

Distance: 5 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Hackney Central to Russell Square takes about 20 min via A104. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 5 mi

1 Depart left onto Marcon Place 166 yd
2 Turn left onto Amhurst Road 120 yd
3 Continue left onto Amhurst Road 23 yd
4 Turn slightly left onto Dalston Lane 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Dalston Lane 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Balls Pond Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Essex Road 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Islington Green 1 mi
9 Merge slightly right onto Upper Street 1 mi
10 Turn slightly right onto Islington High Street 129 yd
11 Continue straight onto St. John Street 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Rosebery Avenue 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Mount Pleasant 1 mi

14 Turn right onto Gray's Inn Road 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Guilford Street 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Russell Square 102 yd
17 Continue left onto Russell Square 1 mi
18 Arrive left onto Russell Square

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The return trip from Russell Square to Hackney Central covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

818 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, LondonUnit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London, England, N18 3HA250 kW
75 Balham Hill75 Balham Hill, England, SW12 9DP175 kW
1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 2TH160 kW
Burton Road, LoughtonBurton Road, Loughton, England, IG10 3FR160 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Russell Square → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)19 mi · 45 min Russell Square → Dartmouth Park4 mi · 15 min Russell Square → London Luton Airport (LTN)37 mi · 1 h 5 min Russell Square → London Gatwick Airport (LGW)32 mi · 1 h 15 min Russell Square → Tower Hamlets, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Russell Square → Gospel Oak, Greater London4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Hackney Central to Russell Square?: The distance between Hackney Central and Russell Square is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hackney Central to Russell Square?: The drive from Hackney Central to Russell Square takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Hackney Central to Russell Square?: The fastest route from Hackney Central to Russell Square covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Russell Square from Hackney Central?: Russell Square lies roughly to the south-west of Hackney Central.
Are there charging stations between Hackney Central and Russell Square?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Hackney Central to Russell Square, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW); 75 Balham Hill (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 10980.

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