How far is Barnstable, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Barnstable, MA to Quincy, MA is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.27 mi
01h 06m
Flight
52.56 mi
84.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.56 mi
Kilometers
84.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.61 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Barnstable
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnstable
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnstable
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Barnstable
30.6 mi
00h 33m
To Quincy
30.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Barnstable Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Barnstable and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Lane

    56 m · 12 sec · Bow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 55 sec · Hyannis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Phinneys Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iyannough Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Iyannough Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  15. 15

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnstable 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 68%
Mid Cape Highway
13.1 mi · 21%
Iyannough Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 2%
Phinneys Lane
1.27 mi · 2%
Hyannis Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 33m from Barnstable
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms leaving Barnstable 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 Barnstable to Quincy?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Barnstable and 30.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Barnstable and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnstable and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 52.56 mi (84.58 km).

Barnstable

#1 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Bow Lane (-70.299632, 41.699995)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.80
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.40 $16.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.80 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.49 $9.69 $19.39

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 Barnstable and Quincy. The current time is 08:30:36.

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.