How far is Douglas, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Douglas, MA to Quincy, MA is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
58.45 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.18 mi
64.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.18 mi
Kilometers
64.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.45 mi
Kilometers
94.07 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in Douglas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM 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
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Attleboro
MA

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

From Douglas
29.2 mi
00h 31m
To Quincy
29.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Douglas Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using East Douglas as the closest live forecast in the Worcester County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    102 m · 15 sec · Common Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Street

    1658 ft · 36 sec · North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gilboa Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gilboa Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lackey Dam Road

    686 ft · 20 sec · Lackey Dam Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Providence Pike

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, RI 116: Warwick, Boston Massachusetts

    1 km · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Boston Massachusetts

    2501 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Boston

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  27. 27

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
20.8 mi · 36%
I 295 North
9.13 mi · 16%
Providence Pike
7.24 mi · 12%
Yankee Division Highway
6.1 mi · 10%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 10%
Main Street
1.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
40.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attleboro
00h 31m from Douglas
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Douglas and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 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?

Attleboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Douglas and 29.3 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Douglas and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Attleboro

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

17 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

48 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 40.18 mi (64.66 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population9,117
Coordinates42.0542600, -71.7395100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.739529, 42.054212)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.03
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.01 $16.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.80 $9.89 $19.77
Diesel $4.49 $9.25 $18.49

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 Douglas and Quincy. The current time is 20:47:57.

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.