How far is it from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London?

The distance between Russell Square and Charing Cross, Greater London is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London?

The drive from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London?

The fastest route from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Charing Cross, Greater London from Russell Square?

Charing Cross, Greater London lies roughly to the south of Russell Square.

Are there charging stations between Russell Square and Charing Cross, Greater London?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW); 117 Whitehorse Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 11078.

Russell Square Charing Cross, Greater London

Distance: 2 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London takes about 10 min via A400. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 2 mi

1 Depart left onto Russell Square 91 yd
2 Continue straight onto Montague Street 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Great Russell Street 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Bloomsbury Street 122 yd
5 Continue straight onto Shaftesbury Avenue 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Charing Cross Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto St Martin's Place 115 yd
8 Turn left onto Duncannon Street 129 yd

9 Turn slightly left onto Strand 10 yd
10 Turn right 37 yd
11 Arrive left

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The return trip from Charing Cross, Greater London to Russell Square covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

837 chargers

Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, LondonUnit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London, England, N18 3HA250 kW
117 Whitehorse Road117 Whitehorse Road, England, CR0 2LG180 kW
75 Balham Hill75 Balham Hill, England, SW12 9DP175 kW
1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London1-25 Tulse Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 2TH160 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Charing Cross, Greater London → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)18 mi · 45 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Redcliffe4 mi · 20 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Northcote6 mi · 25 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Kings Cross, Greater London 24 mi · 15 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Haverstock4 mi · 15 min Charing Cross, Greater London → Shaftesbury, Greater London5 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London?: The distance between Russell Square and Charing Cross, Greater London is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London?: The drive from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London?: The fastest route from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Charing Cross, Greater London from Russell Square?: Charing Cross, Greater London lies roughly to the south of Russell Square.
Are there charging stations between Russell Square and Charing Cross, Greater London?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Russell Square to Charing Cross, Greater London, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW); 117 Whitehorse Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 11078.

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