How far is Fitchburg, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Fitchburg, MA to Quincy, MA is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.5 mi
01h 14m
Flight
46.76 mi
75.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.76 mi
Kilometers
75.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.5 mi
Kilometers
98.98 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Fitchburg
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitchburg
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Fitchburg
27.9 mi
00h 37m
To Quincy
33.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
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 Fitchburg and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1728 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Water Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Water Street

    2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    859 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    144 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg 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
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
21.5 mi · 35%
I 93 South
8.77 mi · 14%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 10%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 6%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 6%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
46.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 37m from Fitchburg
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg to Quincy?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Fitchburg and 33.6 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

18 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

26 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 46.76 mi (75.26 km).

Fitchburg

#1 Fitchburg

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population40,310
Coordinates42.5834200, -71.8023000
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.802326, 42.583426)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.83
Diesel $4.49 $9.74 $19.48

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitchburg and Quincy. The current time is 19:30:50.

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.