How far is Groton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Groton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
52.93 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.27 mi
61.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.93 mi
Kilometers
85.19 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Groton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groton
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groton
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
Bedford
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Groton
25.2 mi
00h 32m
To Quincy
27.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Groton and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Great Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  33. 33

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groton 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
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
10.7 mi · 20%
I 495 North
8.37 mi · 16%
Boston Road
3.92 mi · 7%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

9.81 mi · 00h 11m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 32m from Groton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Groton 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 Groton to Quincy?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Groton and 27.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.9 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 13 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Plaza
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203
Rating 4.4/5 208 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

11 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

23 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 38.27 mi (61.59 km).

Groton

#1 Groton

Town in Connecticut

Population11,256
Coordinates42.6112000, -71.5745100
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.574549, 42.611166)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.55
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.27 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.22 $16.44
Premium $4.80 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $4.49 $8.39 $16.79

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 Groton and Quincy. The current time is 21:19:40.

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.