How far is Harwich, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Harwich, MA to Quincy, MA is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
73.04 mi
01h 16m
Flight
61.63 mi
99.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.63 mi
Kilometers
99.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.04 mi
Kilometers
117.55 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Harwich
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwich
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harwich
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
White Island Shores
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Harwich
36.5 mi
00h 38m
To Quincy
36.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Harwich and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sagamore Bridge

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  13. 13

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harwich 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 57%
Mid Cape Highway
26.8 mi · 37%
Pleasant Lake Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 2%
Quincy Center
0.43 mi · 1%
Sagamore Bridge
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 53m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Island Shores
00h 38m from Harwich
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harwich 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 Harwich to Quincy?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

White Island Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Harwich and 36.5 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Island Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Island Shores, 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 White Island Shores.

RAIL

Route 128 station

62 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

65 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwich and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 61.63 mi (99.18 km).

Harwich

#1 Harwich

Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts

Population12,144
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.0758500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.075852, 41.686253)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.34 $22.69
Premium $4.80 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $4.49 $11.58 $23.16

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 Harwich and Quincy. The current time is 19:37:06.

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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.