How far is Needham, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Needham, MA to Quincy, MA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Needham and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Needham and Quincy.
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Start on Warren Street
61 m · 11 sec · Warren Street
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Turn right onto May Street
881 ft · 31 sec · May Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
938 ft · 19 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dedham Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue
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Continue on West Street
2350 ft · 52 sec · West Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1001 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
124 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
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Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
1832 ft · 45 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 Needham 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Needham 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 Needham to Quincy?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Needham and 8.4 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Needham and Partly Sunny near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Brockton City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Needham and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.27 km).
#1 Needham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 31,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.2834300, -71.2328300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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