How far is Colrain, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Colrain, MA to Quincy, MA is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Road
117.87 mi
02h 18m
Flight
91.12 mi
146.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.12 mi
Kilometers
146.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.87 mi
Kilometers
189.7 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Colrain
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colrain
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Quincy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colrain
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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Colrain
56.4 mi
01h 09m
To Quincy
61.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville Road

    37 m · 4 sec · Jacksonville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Colrain Shelburne Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Colrain Shelburne Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    51 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colrain and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
51 mi · 43%
Concord Turnpike
19.8 mi · 17%
I 93 South
8.77 mi · 7%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 5%
Mohawk Trail
6.2 mi · 5%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

51 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
01h 09m from Colrain
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Colrain and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Colrain and 61.5 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Colrain and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
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Landmark
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Meeting point 4.1 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colrain and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 91.12 mi (146.64 km).

Colrain

#1 Colrain

City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,669
Coordinates42.6731400, -72.6967600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville Road (-72.697006, 42.673163)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.80 $19.96 $39.93
Diesel $4.49 $18.67 $37.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Colrain and Quincy. The current time is 05:41:12.

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.