Беседа дорогу коротает

When you go somewhere, time passes quickly if you have nice fellow-travelers. See Всякая дорога вдвоем веселей (B), Одному ехать и дорога долга (O), Умный товарищ - половина дороги (У)

Cf: Cheerful company shortens the miles (Am.). Good company on the road is the shortest cut (Br.). Good company upon the road is shortest cut (Am.). Make short miles with talk and smiles (Br.). A merry companion is a waggon in the way (Br.). Pleasant company shortens the miles (Am.)