How far is Bolton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Bolton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
52.21 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.35 mi
53.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.35 mi
Kilometers
53.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.02 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in Bolton
Tue, May 12, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolton
2026-05-12T18:43
Arrive Quincy
Tue, May 12, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolton
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Bolton
25 mi
00h 27m
To Quincy
27.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany New York, Boston

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolton 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 53%
I 495 South
12 mi · 23%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 7%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 4%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.74 mi · 1%
I 90
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

27.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 27m from Bolton
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bolton and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Bolton and 27.2 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolton and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 33.35 mi (53.67 km).

Bolton

#1 Bolton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population5,476
Coordinates42.4334300, -71.6078400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.607788, 42.43343)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.32
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.16 $14.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.80 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $4.49 $8.26 $16.52

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolton and Quincy. The current time is 18:43:52.

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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.