How far is Brewster, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Brewster, MA to Quincy, MA is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
75.4 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.2 mi
93.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.2 mi
Kilometers
93.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.34 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Brewster
36.6 mi
00h 40m
To Quincy
38.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Brewster 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 Brewster and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harwich Road

    91 m · 13 sec · Harwich Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Stony Brook Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Stony Brook Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Satucket Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Satucket Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Airline Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Airline Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East West Dennis Road

    2448 ft · 54 sec · East West Dennis Road

  7. 7

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

    2166 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    22.3 mi · 31 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

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

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  17. 17

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewster 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 55%
Mid Cape Highway
22.3 mi · 30%
Satucket Road
1.85 mi · 2%
Airline Road
1.62 mi · 2%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 2%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 40m from Brewster
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms leaving Brewster 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 Brewster to Quincy?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Brewster and 38.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 58.2 mi (93.67 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,772
Coordinates41.7601100, -70.0828000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Harwich Road (-70.082818, 41.76011)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.69
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.35 $20.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.80 $12.77 $25.53
Diesel $4.49 $11.94 $23.88

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 Brewster and Quincy. The current time is 00:44:57.

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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.