How far is Pelham, MA from Quincy, MA?

The driving distance from Pelham, MA to Quincy, MA is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
100.08 mi
01h 55m
Flight
72.25 mi
116.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.08 mi
Kilometers
161.07 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Pelham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelham
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelham
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Pelham
49.8 mi
00h 57m
To Quincy
50.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 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 Pelham and Quincy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Daniel Shays Highway

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

    156 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

    138 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Quincy

    2957 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A South: Neponset, Quincy

    1146 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Gallivan Boulevard

    624 ft · 8 sec · Gallivan Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight

    1514 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hancock Street

    1038 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Newport Avenue Extension

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Newport Avenue Extension

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1385 ft · 41 sec · Adams Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Hancock Street

    1335 ft · 37 sec · Hancock Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Coddington Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Coddington Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Faxon Avenue

    110 m · 16 sec · Faxon Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Faxon Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelham 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.2 mi · 71%
Daniel Shays Highway
7.32 mi · 7%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 4%
Southeast Expressway
3.82 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 3%
Newport Avenue Extension
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 57m from Pelham
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pelham 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 Pelham to Quincy?

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Pelham and 50.3 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 72.25 mi (116.27 km).

Pelham

#1 Pelham

City in Massachusetts

Population1,305
Coordinates42.3931500, -72.4037000
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Quincy

#2 Quincy

A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Population94,421
Coordinates42.2528800, -71.0022700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Daniel Shays Highway (-72.403679, 42.393152)
End: Faxon Avenue (-71.002178, 42.252763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.52 $31.04
Premium $4.80 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $4.49 $15.84 $31.69

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 Pelham and Quincy. The current time is 04:04:56.

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.