How far is Hudson, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Quincy, MA is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
49.72 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.37 mi
48.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.37 mi
Kilometers
48.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.02 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hudson
20.9 mi
00h 27m
To Quincy
28.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Hudson and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

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

    528 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broad Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    657 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    2102 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bolton Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bolton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Bolton Street

    1221 ft · 27 sec · South Bolton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Marlboro Road

    2990 ft · 1 min · Marlboro Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Marlboro Road

    46 m · 5 sec · Marlboro Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Framingham Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Framingham Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Road

    1717 ft · 57 sec · Boston Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Central Street

    2961 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Turnpike Road

    1 km · 1 min · Turnpike Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Worcester Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike East

    1600 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    22.8 mi · 29 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
22.8 mi · 46%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 8%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 5%
Bolton Street
2.07 mi · 4%
Framingham Road
1.48 mi · 3%
Maple Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

22.8 mi · 00h 29m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 27m from Hudson
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Quincy?

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Hudson and 28.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.6 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 11.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 6.2 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 Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 30.37 mi (48.87 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.566114, 42.391666)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.62
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.69 $15.39
Premium $4.80 $8.40 $16.80
Diesel $4.49 $7.85 $15.71

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 Hudson and Quincy. The current time is 00:24:54.

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.