How far is Merrimac, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Merrimac, MA to Quincy, MA is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
52.55 mi
01h 04m
Flight
39.92 mi
64.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.92 mi
Kilometers
64.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.55 mi
Kilometers
84.57 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Merrimac
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrimac
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrimac
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
Wilmington
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

From Merrimac
25.6 mi
00h 32m
To Quincy
26.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    120 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

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

    5 m · 6 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bartlett Street

    798 ft · 38 sec · Bartlett Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    672 ft · 14 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South

    805 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Boston

    1946 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 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 Merrimac 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 South
20 mi · 38%
I 495 South
17.9 mi · 34%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 7%
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
2.96 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 5%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 93 South

Merge slight left

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilmington
00h 32m from Merrimac
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Merrimac and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Merrimac and 26.9 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Merrimac and Partly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Wilmington

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

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

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

5 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

22 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

24 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 39.92 mi (64.25 km).

Merrimac

#1 Merrimac

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population6,972
Coordinates42.8306500, -71.0022800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.002029, 42.830243)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.39
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.20 $14.39
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.80 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $4.49 $8.30 $16.61

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 Merrimac and Quincy. The current time is 01:16:17.

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.