How far is Carver, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Carver, MA to Quincy, MA is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.3 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.3 mi
Kilometers
63.25 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Return by in Carver
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carver
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carver
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
North Pembroke
MA

Census designated place

From Carver
18.2 mi
00h 22m
To Quincy
21.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Carver and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Meadow Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · South Meadow Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Federal Furnace Road

    587 ft · 17 sec · Federal Furnace Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seven Hills Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seven Hills Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Samoset Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    27.2 mi · 34 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

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

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  13. 13

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carver 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
27.2 mi · 69%
South Meadow Road
4.78 mi · 12%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 3%
Samoset Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Seven Hills Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Quincy Center
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

27.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Pembroke
00h 22m from Carver
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Pembroke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Carver and 21.1 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Quincy is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near North Pembroke

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

36 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

38 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carver and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).

Carver

#1 Carver

Town

Population11,762
Coordinates41.8834400, -70.7625400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.762481, 41.883564)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.81
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.41 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.80 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $4.49 $6.24 $12.48

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 Carver and Quincy. The current time is 04:17:00.

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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.