How far is Holyoke, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Holyoke, MA to Quincy, MA is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
100.7 mi
01h 44m
Flight
82.64 mi
132.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.64 mi
Kilometers
132.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.7 mi
Kilometers
162.06 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Holyoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holyoke
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holyoke
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Holyoke
48.8 mi
00h 52m
To Quincy
51.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

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 Holyoke and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cabot Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Cabot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Willimansett Bridge

    1529 ft · 49 sec · Willimansett Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    108 m · 19 sec · Prospect Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Yelle Street

    1745 ft · 37 sec · Yelle Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holyoke 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
85.1 mi · 84%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 4%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Montgomery Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Cabot Street
0.93 mi · 1%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

85.1 mi · 01h 41m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 52m from Holyoke
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Holyoke 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 Holyoke to Quincy?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Holyoke and 51.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holyoke and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 82.64 mi (132.99 km).

Holyoke

#1 Holyoke

The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Population39,921
Coordinates42.2042600, -72.6162000
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.616386, 42.204359)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.80 $17.04 $34.07
Diesel $4.49 $15.93 $31.86

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 Holyoke and Quincy. The current time is 22:51:52.

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.