How far is Holden, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Holden, MA to Quincy, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holden and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden and Quincy.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
92 m · 19 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on Concord Street
113 m · 6 sec · Concord Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
779 ft · 20 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Major Taylor Boulevard
2726 ft · 48 sec · Major Taylor Boulevard
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Continue on Foster Street
929 ft · 22 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
142 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 46 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
138 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy
2957 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn left onto Coddington Street
81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street
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Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden and Quincy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
37.7 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Holden 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 Holden to Quincy?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Holden and 35.2 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Holden and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.67 km).
#1 Holden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,259 |
| Coordinates | 42.3517600, -71.8634100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quincy
A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 94,421 |
| Coordinates | 42.2528800, -71.0022700 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $8.95 | $17.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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