How far is Foxborough, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Foxborough, MA to Quincy, MA is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.43 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.06 mi
29.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.06 mi
Kilometers
29.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.43 mi
Kilometers
34.49 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Foxborough
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foxborough
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Foxborough
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Canton
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Foxborough
10.7 mi
00h 13m
To Quincy
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    50 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mechanic Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    764 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    1878 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

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

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

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

    124 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

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

  12. 12

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

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  16. 16

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foxborough 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
9.45 mi · 44%
Yankee Division Highway
6.1 mi · 28%
Mechanic Street
2.22 mi · 10%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 8%
I 93 North
0.77 mi · 4%
Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

9.09 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 13m from Foxborough
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Foxborough and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Foxborough and 10.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Foxborough and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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 Canton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 13 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

23 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foxborough and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 18.06 mi (29.06 km).

Foxborough

#1 Foxborough

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,398
Coordinates42.0653800, -71.2478300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.247985, 42.06554)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.86 L · about $2.96
Round trip
$5.91
1.52 gal · 5.72 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.96 $5.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.34 $6.68
Premium $4.80 $3.65 $7.29
Diesel $4.49 $3.41 $6.82

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 Foxborough and Quincy. The current time is 02:18:34.

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.