How far is Mendon, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Mendon, MA to Quincy, MA is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
42.46 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.94 mi
48.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.46 mi
Kilometers
68.33 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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
Foxborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Mendon
20.8 mi
00h 24m
To Quincy
21.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Mendon and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    913 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hartford Avenue East

    3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bellingham Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 140

    2886 ft · 55 sec · Route 140

  12. 12

    Continue on West Central Street

    113 m · 8 sec · West Central Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    1990 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  19. 19

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

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

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

    124 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

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

  22. 22

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

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  26. 26

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
14.5 mi · 34%
I 495 South
10.4 mi · 24%
Yankee Division Highway
6.1 mi · 14%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 4%
Bellingham Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Mechanic Street
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foxborough
00h 24m from Mendon
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon 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 Mendon to Quincy?

The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Foxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Mendon and 21.7 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Foxborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

27 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

30 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mendon and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 29.94 mi (48.19 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,233
Coordinates42.1056500, -71.5522900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.552247, 42.10548)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.67 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.67
3 gal · 11.34 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.84 $11.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.60 $13.19
Premium $4.80 $7.20 $14.40
Diesel $4.49 $6.73 $13.46

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 Mendon and Quincy. The current time is 21:11:46.

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.