How far is Ludlow, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Ludlow, MA to Quincy, MA is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
91.9 mi
01h 34m
Flight
75.69 mi
121.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.69 mi
Kilometers
121.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.9 mi
Kilometers
147.9 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Ludlow
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludlow
2026-04-22T23:51
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludlow
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Ludlow
44.9 mi
00h 47m
To Quincy
47 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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 Ludlow and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    87 m · 15 sec · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    740 ft · 40 sec · Oak Street

  6. 6

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

    622 ft · 30 sec · Howard Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sewall Street

    1605 ft · 46 sec · Sewall Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street

    1617 ft · 50 sec · Center Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    79 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    156 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

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

    138 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79 mi · 86%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 4%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Center Street
1.21 mi · 1%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
0.74 mi · 1%
I 93 South
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

79 mi · 01h 34m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 47m from Ludlow
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ludlow 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 Ludlow to Quincy?

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Ludlow and 47 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 75.69 mi (121.81 km).

Ludlow

#1 Ludlow

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population21,101
Coordinates42.1600900, -72.4759200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.475924, 42.16009)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.28 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.21
6.48 gal · 24.56 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.60 $25.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.25 $28.49
Premium $4.80 $15.55 $31.10
Diesel $4.49 $14.54 $29.08

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 Ludlow and Quincy. The current time is 23:51:10.

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.