How far is Marshfield Hills, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Marshfield Hills, MA to Quincy, MA is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Knox County, Maine, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield Hills and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield Hills and Quincy.
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Start on Old Main Street
2115 ft · 1 min · Old Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Main Street Extension
1150 ft · 34 sec · Old Main Street Extension
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Turn right onto School Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · School Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plain Street
848 ft · 17 sec · Plain Street
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Continue on Church Street
1093 ft · 24 sec · Church Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
14.9 mi · 19 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station
126 m · 10 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 Marshfield Hills 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.
Pilgrims Highway
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
14.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Marshfield Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield Hills to Quincy?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Marshfield Hills and 10.6 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marshfield Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Rockland
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield Hills and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).
#1 Marshfield Hills
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,356 |
| Coordinates | 42.1459400, -70.7397600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
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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