How far is Norton, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Norton, MA to Quincy, MA is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.53 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.53 mi
Kilometers
47.53 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sharon
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Norton
14.4 mi
00h 17m
To Quincy
15.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Wednesday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro

    2601 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Boston

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Yankee Division Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

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

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

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

    124 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Ramp-rt 93 Nb To Rt 3 Sb

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

  15. 15

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

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

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

    1005 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Burgin Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Burgin Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Granite Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Granite Street

  19. 19

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

    698 ft · 17 sec · Hancock Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton and Quincy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12.9 mi · 44%
Yankee Division Highway
6.1 mi · 21%
MA 140 North
2.77 mi · 9%
Mansfield Avenue
2.37 mi · 8%
Burgin Parkway
1.79 mi · 6%
I 93 North
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharon
00h 17m from Norton
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norton 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 Norton to Quincy?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Norton and 15.2 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Sharon

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

10 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

26 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

26 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

27 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).

Norton

#1 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.57 $9.15
Premium $4.80 $4.99 $9.98
Diesel $4.49 $4.67 $9.34

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 Norton and Quincy. The current time is 23:31:48.

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.