How far is Essex, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Essex, MA to Quincy, MA is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Quincy.
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Start on Martin Street
1 km · 1 min · Martin Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on Essex Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Essex Street
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Continue on Larch Row
2328 ft · 50 sec · Larch Row
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Turn left onto Dodges Row
1.2 km · 1 min · Dodges Row
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Continue on Dodge Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dodge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Enon Street
50 m · 3 sec · Enon Street
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Continue on Dodge Street
1 km · 1 min · Dodge Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South: Peabody, Boston
941 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Danvers, Boston
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Boston
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Newbury Street
2169 ft · 37 sec · Newbury Street
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Continue on Broadway
1 km · 58 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1561 ft · 27 sec · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Broadway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on Newburyport Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Newburyport Turnpike
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Continue on Bennett Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bennett Highway
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Continue on Cutler Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Cutler Highway
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Continue on Northeast Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Tobin Bridge
5.8 mi · 9 min · Tobin Bridge
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn left onto 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 Essex and Quincy.
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.
Yankee Division Highway
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6.58 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Essex 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 Essex to Quincy?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Saugus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Essex and 24.1 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Saugus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saugus.
North Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
South Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 28.48 mi (45.84 km).
#1 Essex
Town in Essex County, New York
| Population | 3,824 |
| Coordinates | 42.6320400, -70.7828300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
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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