How far is Hingham, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Hingham, MA to Quincy, MA is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
6.52 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.8 mi
9.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.8 mi
Kilometers
9.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.52 mi
Kilometers
10.49 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hingham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hingham
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hingham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Weymouth
MA

The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Hingham
3.1 mi
00h 08m
To Quincy
3.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Hingham and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    15 m · 6 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Street

    65 m · 7 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Street

    73 m · 5 sec · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Fore River Bridge

    1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street

    58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hingham 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Street
2.26 mi · 35%
Bridge Street
1.73 mi · 27%
Washington Street
1.72 mi · 26%
Fore River Bridge
0.33 mi · 5%
Faxon Avenue
0.07 mi · 1%
Coddington Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bridge Street

Continue on Bridge Street

1.73 mi · 00h 03m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weymouth
00h 08m from Hingham
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hingham 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 Hingham to Quincy?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Weymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Hingham and 3.4 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weymouth

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 Weymouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.9 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 9.8 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 11.7 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Boston City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Boston City Hall

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square #500, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.8/5 272 reviews City Hall,Local government office,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

17 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

17 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

18 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

19 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hingham and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 5.8 mi (9.34 km).

Hingham

#1 Hingham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,720
Coordinates42.2417700, -70.8897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-70.889828, 42.241866)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.89
Round trip
$1.79
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.89 $1.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.80 $1.10 $2.21
Diesel $4.49 $1.03 $2.06

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 Hingham and Quincy. The current time is 08:30:39.

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.