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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
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
Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Beanes Lane
140 m · 26 sec · Beanes Lane
-
3
Turn left onto Church Avenue
50 m · 8 sec · Church Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Cross Place
133 m · 21 sec · Cross Place
-
5
Turn right onto School Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · School Street
-
6
Turn straight onto Quaker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Mendon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road
-
8
Continue on Northbridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road
-
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue
-
10
Continue on Main Street
1916 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
-
11
Continue on Providence Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Providence Street
-
12
Continue on Hartford Avenue East
3125 ft · 1 min · Hartford Avenue East
-
13
Turn slight right onto Bellingham Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bellingham Street
-
14
Continue on Mendon Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mendon Street
-
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
-
16
Continue on Mechanic Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mechanic Street
-
17
Continue on West Central Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Central Street
-
18
Continue on Route 140
2886 ft · 55 sec · Route 140
-
19
Continue on West Central Street
113 m · 8 sec · West Central Street
-
20
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
1296 ft · 32 sec
-
21
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston
1990 ft · 1 min
-
23
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston
1.2 km · 2 min
-
25
Continue on Yankee Division Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
1001 ft · 25 sec
-
27
Keep slight right to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, Washington Street, Braintree
124 m · 10 sec
-
28
Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
1947 ft · 48 sec · Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Station
1832 ft · 45 sec
-
30
Keep slight left to continue on Burgin Parkway, Quincy Center, MBTA Drop-Off
1005 ft · 27 sec
-
31
Continue on Burgin Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway
-
32
Turn slight right onto Granite Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street
-
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street
-
34
Continue on Coddington Street
81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street
-
35
Turn left onto Faxon Avenue
110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue
-
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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.49 km).
#1 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.