How far is Boylston, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Boylston, MA to Quincy, MA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
54.09 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.09 mi
Kilometers
87.05 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Boylston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boylston
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boylston
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 Boylston
26 mi
00h 29m
To Quincy
28.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    2345 ft · 40 sec · Willow Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boylston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Worcester

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boylston 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 51%
I 495 South
9.29 mi · 17%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 7%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 4%
Central Street
1.75 mi · 3%
West Street
1.31 mi · 2%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 29m from Boylston
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boylston and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 26 miles from Boylston and 28.1 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boylston and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 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 Boylston and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.7 km).

Boylston

#1 Boylston

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,728
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.7036800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.699009, 42.385449)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.40 $16.80
Premium $4.80 $9.17 $18.33
Diesel $4.49 $8.57 $17.14

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 Boylston and Quincy. The current time is 21:18:17.

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.