How far is Amherst Center, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Amherst Center, MA to Quincy, MA is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
102.44 mi
02h 00m
Flight
77.96 mi
125.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.96 mi
Kilometers
125.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.44 mi
Kilometers
164.86 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst Center
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst Center
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst Center
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Amherst Center
50.6 mi
01h 00m
To Quincy
51.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst Center and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst Center and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on Boltwood Avenue

    789 ft · 40 sec · Boltwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Federal Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

    138 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 39 sec · Hancock Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst Center and Quincy.

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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.2 mi · 70%
Federal Street
5.57 mi · 5%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.2 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 00m from Amherst Center
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst Center and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst Center to Quincy?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Amherst Center and 51.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst Center and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, 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 Auburn.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst Center and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 77.96 mi (125.47 km).

Amherst Center

#1 Amherst Center

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population19,065
Coordinates42.3753700, -72.5192500
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.519256, 42.375474)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $14.04
Round trip
$28.09
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.04 $28.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.87 $31.75
Premium $4.80 $17.32 $34.65
Diesel $4.49 $16.20 $32.40

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 Amherst Center and Quincy. The current time is 00:48:32.

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.