How far is Nahant, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Nahant, MA to Quincy, MA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nahant and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nahant and Quincy.
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Start on the route
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
80 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Ocean Street
91 m · 14 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn right onto Nahant Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Nahant Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle
545 ft · 7 sec · Lynnway
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Exit the rotary onto Lynnway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway
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Continue on North Shore Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle
33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle
115 m · 8 sec
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Exit the rotary
66 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway
16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway
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Continue on McClellan Highway
1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway
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Continue on East Boston Expressway
2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93: South Boston
1275 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn left onto 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 Nahant 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.
Southeast Expressway
Continue on Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nahant 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 Nahant to Quincy?
The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Nahant and 12.9 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Nahant and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Salem City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chelsea.
North Station
South Station
Back Bay station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nahant and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.48 km).
#1 Nahant
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,506 |
| Coordinates | 42.4264900, -70.9189400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
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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