How far is Medway, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Medway, MA to Quincy, MA is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.25 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.6 mi
34.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.6 mi
Kilometers
34.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.25 mi
Kilometers
45.46 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Medway
Thu, Apr 16, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medway
2026-04-16T11:18
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Medway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westwood
MA

Town in Massachusetts, USA

From Medway
13.5 mi
00h 21m
To Quincy
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medway and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barber Street

    595 ft · 31 sec · Barber Street

  2. 2

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Village Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Norfolk Road

    126 m · 7 sec · Norfolk Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Village Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Village Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Street

    1 mi · 2 min · County Street

  8. 8

    Continue on High Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · High Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  19. 19

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

    698 ft · 19 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medway and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 24%
Main Street
4.4 mi · 16%
Village Street
4.06 mi · 14%
High Street
3.94 mi · 14%
Yankee Division Highway
3.68 mi · 13%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 21m from Medway
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medway and Patchy Fog near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Medway to Quincy?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Medway and 14.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medway and Patchy Fog near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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 Westwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 11.2 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 11.1 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 10.2 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 10.4 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 Westwood.

RAIL

Route 128 station

6 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

21 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medway and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 21.6 mi (34.76 km).

Medway

#1 Medway

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,443
Coordinates42.1417600, -71.3967300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Barber Street (-71.39673, 42.14174)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.40 $8.79
Premium $4.80 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.49 $4.49 $8.98

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Medway and Quincy. The current time is 11:18:42.

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.