How far is North Scituate, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from North Scituate, MA to Quincy, MA is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Scituate and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Scituate and Quincy.
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Start on the route
107 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
14 m · 9 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gannett Road
575 ft · 22 sec · Gannett Road
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Continue on Henry Turner Bailey Road
2288 ft · 56 sec · Henry Turner Bailey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on King Street
3112 ft · 54 sec · King Street
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Continue on Chief Justice Cushing Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Chief Justice Cushing Highway
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Continue on Justice Cushing Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Justice Cushing Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rotary Circle
108 m · 6 sec · Summer Street
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Exit the rotary onto Summer Street
861 ft · 17 sec · Summer Street
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Continue on Otis Street
3070 ft · 1 min · Otis Street
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Continue on Broad Cove Road
3134 ft · 55 sec · Broad Cove Road
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Fore River Bridge
1768 ft · 2 min · Fore River Bridge
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Continue on Washington Street
142 m · 8 sec · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Street
58 m · 3 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn right 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 North Scituate 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.
Justice Cushing Way
Continue on Justice Cushing Way
1.91 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Scituate and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Scituate to Quincy?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Hingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from North Scituate and 6.6 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Scituate and Rain Showers Likely near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Hingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Chelsea City Hall
Boston City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hingham.
South Station
Back Bay station
North Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Scituate and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.23 km).
#1 North Scituate
North Scituate is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2189900, -70.7856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.12 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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