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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
33 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
54 m · 6 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Grove Street
1 km · 1 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Hayden Rowe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Hayden Rowe Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Ash Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Prentice Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Prentice Street
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Turn left onto Highland Street
100 m · 7 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto Hollis Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Hollis Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
136 m · 20 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on Middlesex Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Middlesex Street
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Continue on Exchange Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
4.5 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Street
1 mi · 2 min · County Street
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Continue on High Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
124 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
1005 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Granite Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street
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Continue on 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 Hopkinton and Quincy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westwood.
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 km).
#1 Hopkinton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 18,624 |
| Coordinates | 42.2287100, -71.5225600 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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