How far is Clinton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Clinton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
55.26 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.56 mi
58.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.56 mi
Kilometers
58.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.26 mi
Kilometers
88.93 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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 Clinton
27.3 mi
00h 31m
To Quincy
28 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
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 Clinton and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1377 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bolton Road

    1670 ft · 34 sec · Bolton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wattaquadock Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Wattaquadock Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlborough

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.7 mi · 50%
I 495 South
12 mi · 22%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 7%
Wattaquadock Hill Road
2.94 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.78 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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 31m from Clinton
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to Quincy?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 27.3 miles from Clinton and 28 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clinton and Partly Sunny 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 Clinton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 36.56 mi (58.84 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Population13,952
Coordinates42.4167600, -71.6828500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-71.682751, 42.417002)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

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 Clinton and Quincy. The current time is 00:42:14.

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.