How far is Northfield, MA from Quincy, MA?
The driving distance from Northfield, MA to Quincy, MA is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northfield and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northfield and Quincy.
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Start on School Street
644 ft · 34 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Gulf Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on North Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 50 min · Mohawk Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Continue on Union Turnpike
3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary
100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the rotary onto Elm Street
1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
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Continue on Concord Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway
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Continue on Concord Turnpike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn
144 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square
71 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
8 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Warner Street
914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street
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Continue on Harvard Street
1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street
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Turn right onto Mystic Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston
734 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston
1599 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy
1146 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard
624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
1514 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street
1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension
2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street
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Turn straight onto Hancock Street
1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn left 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 Northfield 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.
Mohawk Trail
Continue on Mohawk Trail
36.1 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Northfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northfield to Quincy?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Shirley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Northfield and 53.2 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Northfield and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Shirley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shirley.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northfield and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 80.01 mi (128.77 km).
#1 Northfield
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 42.6959200, -72.4528700 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.07 | $32.13 |
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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