How far is Hopkinton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Hopkinton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
47.47 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.66 mi
42.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.47 mi
Kilometers
76.4 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinton
Tue, May 12, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinton
2026-05-12T21:44
Arrive Quincy
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinton
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
Westwood
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Hopkinton
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Quincy
30.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinton and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    54 m · 6 sec · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Grove Street

    1 km · 1 min · Grove Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hayden Rowe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Hayden Rowe Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ash Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Prentice Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Prentice Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highland Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Highland Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hollis Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hollis Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    136 m · 20 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Middlesex Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Exchange Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Exchange Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Union Street

  15. 15

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

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  28. 28

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinton 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 14%
Main Street
4.54 mi · 10%
High Street
3.94 mi · 8%
Yankee Division Highway
3.68 mi · 8%
Central Street
2.5 mi · 5%
Prentice Street
1.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

6.74 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 25m from Hopkinton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopkinton and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinton to Quincy?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hopkinton and 30.2 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopkinton and Mostly Cloudy near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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 Westwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.6 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 14.5 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 14.4 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 km).

Hopkinton

#1 Hopkinton

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,624
Coordinates42.2287100, -71.5225600
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-71.522158, 42.228766)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.34 $14.69
Premium $4.80 $8.01 $16.03
Diesel $4.49 $7.49 $14.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopkinton and Quincy. The current time is 21:44:10.

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.