How far is Hadley, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Hadley, MA to Quincy, MA is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
115.77 mi
01h 54m
Flight
81.29 mi
130.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.29 mi
Kilometers
130.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.77 mi
Kilometers
186.31 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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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 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Hadley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hadley
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hadley
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Hadley
56.9 mi
00h 57m
To Quincy
59 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    77 m · 15 sec · Middle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Russell Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Russell Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1233 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street

    34 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    127 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1406 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

    138 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 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 Hadley 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
88.3 mi · 76%
Bridge Street
13.2 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Russell Street
1.57 mi · 1%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

88.3 mi · 01h 44m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 57m from Hadley
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hadley 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 Hadley to Quincy?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Hadley and 59 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hadley and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 81.29 mi (130.83 km).

Hadley

#1 Hadley

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,327
Coordinates42.3417600, -72.5884200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.588428, 42.342002)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.87
Round trip
$31.74
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.87 $31.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.94 $35.88
Premium $4.80 $19.58 $39.16
Diesel $4.49 $18.31 $36.62

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 Hadley and Quincy. The current time is 20:21:17.

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.