How far is Littleton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Littleton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
44.75 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32.61 mi
52.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.61 mi
Kilometers
52.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.75 mi
Kilometers
72.02 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Littleton
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littleton
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Quincy
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littleton
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
Belmont
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Littleton
19.9 mi
00h 26m
To Quincy
24.9 mi
00h 26m

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 Littleton and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 2 East: Concord, Boston

    1201 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway

    2864 ft · 44 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littleton 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
8.77 mi · 20%
Concord Turnpike
7.19 mi · 16%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 14%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 8%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 8%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

8.33 mi · 00h 12m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 26m from Littleton
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littleton 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 Littleton to Quincy?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Littleton and 24.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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 Belmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 8.3 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 8.3 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 5.9 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 12.7 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 Belmont.

RAIL

North Station

10 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

10 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

11 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

14 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littleton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 32.61 mi (52.48 km).

Littleton

#1 Littleton

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,253
Coordinates42.5375900, -71.5120100
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Street (-71.512219, 42.537517)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.95 $13.89
Premium $4.80 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $4.49 $7.09 $14.18

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 Littleton and Quincy. The current time is 20:59:37.

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.