How far is Ashland, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Ashland, MA to Quincy, MA is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
39.82 mi
00h 48m
Flight
23.59 mi
37.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.59 mi
Kilometers
37.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.82 mi
Kilometers
64.09 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Ashland
15 mi
00h 24m
To Quincy
24.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Ashland and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Concord Street

    73 m · 16 sec · Concord Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2950 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fountain Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Fountain Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Waverly Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Waverly Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Central Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · West Central Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    971 ft · 32 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue

    2830 ft · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue

    1715 ft · 49 sec · Great Plain Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Great Plain Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dedham Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 17%
West Central Street
5.72 mi · 14%
Yankee Division Highway
5.37 mi · 13%
Great Plain Avenue
2.72 mi · 7%
Fountain Street
2.12 mi · 5%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

6.74 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 24m from Ashland
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ashland 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 Ashland to Quincy?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Ashland and 24.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashland and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Needham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.96 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population17,887
Coordinates42.2612100, -71.4634000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.463516, 42.261095)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.20 $12.40
Premium $4.80 $6.77 $13.53
Diesel $4.49 $6.33 $12.66

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 Ashland and Quincy. The current time is 04:19:54.

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.