How far is it from Whitechapel to Russell Square?

The distance between Whitechapel and Russell Square is 4 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Whitechapel to Russell Square?

The drive from Whitechapel to Russell Square takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Whitechapel to Russell Square?

The fastest route from Whitechapel to Russell Square covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Russell Square from Whitechapel?

Russell Square lies roughly to the west of Whitechapel.

Are there charging stations between Whitechapel and Russell Square?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Whitechapel to Russell Square, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW); 117 Whitehorse Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 11001.

Whitechapel Russell Square

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Whitechapel to Russell Square takes about 15 min via A40. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 4 mi

1 Depart left onto Henriques Street 120 yd
2 Turn left onto Commercial Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Whitechapel High Street 1 mi
4 Turn right onto St. Botolph Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Duke's Place 123 yd
6 Continue straight onto Bevis Marks 171 yd
7 Continue straight onto Camomile Street 154 yd
8 Continue straight onto Wormwood Street 153 yd
9 Continue straight onto London Wall 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left onto Aldersgate Street 28 yd
11 Exit rotary left onto Aldersgate Street 51 yd
12 Continue straight onto St. Martin's Le Grand 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Newgate Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Holborn Viaduct 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto High Holborn 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Southampton Row 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Bloomsbury Place 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Montague Street 1 mi
19 Arrive right onto Russell Square

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The return trip from Russell Square to Whitechapel covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

832 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 destinations close by

Russell Square → London Heathrow Airport (LHR)19 mi · 45 min Russell Square → London Luton Airport (LTN)37 mi · 1 h 5 min Russell Square → Dartmouth Park4 mi · 15 min Russell Square → Highbury, Greater London4 mi · 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 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Whitechapel to Russell Square?: The distance between Whitechapel and Russell Square is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Whitechapel to Russell Square?: The drive from Whitechapel to Russell Square takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Whitechapel to Russell Square?: The fastest route from Whitechapel to Russell Square covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Russell Square from Whitechapel?: Russell Square lies roughly to the west of Whitechapel.
Are there charging stations between Whitechapel and Russell Square?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Whitechapel to Russell Square, including Ramac Way (300 kW); Unit 3 Ravenside Retail Park, London (250 kW); 117 Whitehorse Road (180 kW). Charging points on this route: 11001.

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