How far is Northbridge, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Quincy, MA is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.63 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.86 mi
54.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.63 mi
Kilometers
86.31 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Mansfield
MA

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From Northbridge
24.4 mi
00h 31m
To Quincy
29.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Northbridge and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beanes Lane

    140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cross Place

    133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto School Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · School Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Quaker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mendon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northbridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Providence Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hartford Avenue East

    3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Bellingham Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mendon Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Central Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 140

    2886 ft · 55 sec · Route 140

  19. 19

    Continue on West Central Street

    113 m · 8 sec · West Central Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    1990 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree

    124 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

    1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  30. 30

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  33. 33

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northbridge 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
14.5 mi · 27%
I 495 South
10.4 mi · 19%
Yankee Division Highway
6.1 mi · 11%
Mendon Road
2.25 mi · 4%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 3%
Northbridge Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 31m from Northbridge
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Northbridge 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 Northbridge to Quincy?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Northbridge and 29.2 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.49 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.649356, 42.151546)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 Northbridge and Quincy. The current time is 02:19:36.

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.