How far is East Falmouth, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from East Falmouth, MA to Quincy, MA is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
68.45 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.88 mi
83.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.88 mi
Kilometers
83.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.45 mi
Kilometers
110.16 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in East Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Falmouth
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Falmouth
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
Plymouth
MA

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From East Falmouth
31.4 mi
00h 38m
To Quincy
37 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Pocasset as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 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 East Falmouth and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Falmouth and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Falmouth Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John Parker Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · John Parker Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sandwich Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Sandwich Road

    83 m · 11 sec · Sandwich Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nathan Ellis Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Nathan Ellis Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston

    541 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 25 sec · Adams Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  19. 19

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

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  24. 24

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

    698 ft · 19 sec · Hancock Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Falmouth 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 61%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 6%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 5%
Nathan Ellis Highway
3.08 mi · 4%
MA 28 North
2.93 mi · 4%
Sandwich Road
2.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 38m from East Falmouth
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Falmouth 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 East Falmouth to Quincy?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from East Falmouth and 37 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

49 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

54 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

55 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

56 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Falmouth and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 km).

East Falmouth

#1 East Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,038
Coordinates41.5784400, -70.5586400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: East Falmouth Highway (-70.558631, 41.578505)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.75
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.37 $18.75
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.60 $21.19
Premium $4.80 $11.57 $23.13
Diesel $4.49 $10.82 $21.63

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 East Falmouth and Quincy. The current time is 23:08:15.

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.