How far is Avon, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Avon, MA to Quincy, MA is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.6 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.67 mi
13.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.67 mi
Kilometers
13.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.6 mi
Kilometers
20.27 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Holbrook
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Avon
4.8 mi
00h 08m
To Quincy
7.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Union Street

    100 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Centre Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    1935 ft · 39 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Street

    16 m · 1 sec · South Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Street

    794 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hancock Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hancock Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Independence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Independence Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1924 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto School Street

    1011 ft · 39 sec · School Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hancock Street

    2383 ft · 1 min · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
2.91 mi · 23%
Centre Street
2.15 mi · 17%
Hancock Street
1.32 mi · 10%
Main Street
0.9 mi · 7%
Independence Avenue
0.85 mi · 7%
South Street
0.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Continue on Washington Street

1.76 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
00h 08m from Avon
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Avon and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Quincy?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Avon and 7.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.71 one way or $3.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Avon and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

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 Holbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.2 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 12.1 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
Chelsea City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Chelsea City Hall

Chelsea , MA
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150
Rating 3.7/5 94 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

22 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 8.67 mi (13.96 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population4,557
Coordinates42.1306600, -71.0411600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.041194, 42.130579)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.71
Round trip
$3.42
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.71 $3.42
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.93 $3.87
Premium $4.80 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $4.49 $1.97 $3.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon and Quincy. The current time is 04:59:12.

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.