How far is Chatham, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Chatham, MA to Quincy, MA is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance T-storms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Quincy.
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Start on the route
22 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
623 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
22 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road
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Continue on Old Queen Anne Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road
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Continue on Queen Anne Road
1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road
35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue
1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Sagamore Bridge
2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge
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Continue on Pilgrim Highway
1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station
126 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
1005 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Granite Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on Coddington Street
81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance T-storms leaving Chatham 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 Chatham to Quincy?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 39.2 miles from Chatham and 39.3 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Chatham 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Island Shores.
Route 128 station
Providence station
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 66.51 mi (107.04 km).
#1 Chatham
Town in Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 5,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.6820600, -69.9597400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.29 | $26.59 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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