How far is North Falmouth, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from North Falmouth, MA to Quincy, MA is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
61.78 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.34 mi
74.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.43 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Wed, Jun 10, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in North Falmouth
Wed, Jun 10, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Falmouth
2026-06-10T16:50
Arrive Quincy
Wed, Jun 10, 5:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Falmouth
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
North Plymouth
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From North Falmouth
28.1 mi
00h 34m
To Quincy
33.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Falmouth and Quincy.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Main Road

    7 m · 8 sec · Old Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Pine Street

    1192 ft · 35 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road

    541 ft · 17 sec · County Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Nathan Ellis Highway

    2813 ft · 57 sec · Nathan Ellis Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward MA 28 North: Boston

    1755 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    52 m · 6 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    1078 ft · 27 sec · Adams Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cranberry Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · Cranberry Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    826 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sagamore Bridge

    2245 ft · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Pilgrim Highway

    1336 ft · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    41.7 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Quincy Center, MBTA Station, Burgin Parkway

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    126 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  22. 22

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Falmouth 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pilgrims Highway
41.7 mi · 68%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 7%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.48 mi · 6%
MA 28 North
2.91 mi · 5%
Burgin Parkway
1.36 mi · 2%
Nathan Ellis Highway
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pilgrims Highway

Continue on Pilgrims Highway

41.7 mi · 00h 53m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Plymouth
00h 34m from North Falmouth
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Falmouth to Quincy?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

North Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from North Falmouth and 33.6 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near North Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

47 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

53 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

54 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Falmouth and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.58 km).

North Falmouth

#1 North Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population3,084
Coordinates41.6459400, -70.6183600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Main Road (-70.617913, 41.645905)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.59 $19.17
Premium $4.80 $10.46 $20.92
Diesel $4.49 $9.78 $19.57

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between North Falmouth and Quincy. The current time is 16:50:16.

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.